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Daniel Erickson Natural News July 6, 2011 Kansas City – Mid-April – It began as a routine check-up. New parents Calob and Ashly had taken their 2.5-month old baby, Caden, to a weight specialist because he was slightly underweight. As far as they knew, they were doing a great job with Caden...

http://cnn.com/video/?/video/crime/2011/02/16/feyerick.bath.salt.drugs.cnn -- The "bath salts" arrive in quarter-size plastic containers showing a sun lingering over a blue horizon and the promise "to energize your mind, body & soul." These are not actually bath salts -- they're dangerous...

LONDON – Scientists have identified five new genes linked to Parkinson's disease in a large genetic analysis of the illness, according to a new study. After reviewing nearly 8 million possible genetic mutations, researchers pinpointed five genes connected to Parkinson's disease. Previously, six...

Genetics appear to play a role in teens' use of heavy drinking to cope with negative feelings, a new study suggests. Researchers collected DNA from 282 teens in the Netherlands who had consumed alcohol at least once in their lives. The teens were also asked about their reasons for drinking and...

Washington’s Blog March 16, 2010 Neuroscientists have known for many years that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a major role in drug addiction. More recently, scientists have discovered that dopamine also plays a big part in basic risk-taking behavior. For example, Time wrote in 2007...