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1. Binge Drinking, Explained

   What causes the changes linked to binge drinking, how secondhand smoke fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Priya Ramanathan•February 12, 2012

2. Everyday Habits That Affect Alcohol

   Many people misunderstand alcohol. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Theo Nakamura•February 12, 2012

3. Ten Things to Know About Nicotine

   Researchers have learned a lot about nicotine in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Nadia Kowalczyk•February 12, 2012

4. Energy Drinks at Every Age

   What causes the changes linked to energy drinks, how nicotine fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Marcus Oyelaran•February 11, 2012

5. How Withdrawal and Nicotine Are Linked

   What causes the changes linked to withdrawal, how nicotine fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Priya Ramanathan•February 11, 2012

6. What’s Really Going On With Added Sugar?

   Researchers have learned a lot about added sugar in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Jonah Whitfield•February 10, 2012

7. Binge Drinking vs. Kava: Key Differences

   Many people misunderstand binge drinking. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Elena Castellanos•February 10, 2012

8. How Scientists Study Vaping

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains vaping in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Hannah Solberg•February 10, 2012

9. Hangovers: Facts vs. Fiction

   What causes the changes linked to hangovers, how caffeine fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Priya Ramanathan•February 9, 2012

10. Binge Drinking, Explained

    What causes the changes linked to binge drinking, how kava fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

    By Priya Ramanathan•February 9, 2012

11. A Beginner’s Guide to Hangovers

    Learn what affects hangovers, which warning signs deserve attention, and when it is worth talking with a doctor rather than waiting it out.

    By Elena Castellanos•February 8, 2012

12. Secondhand Smoke and Energy Drinks: What’s the Connection?

    Learn what affects secondhand smoke, which warning signs deserve attention, and when it is worth talking with a doctor rather than waiting it out.

    By Priya Ramanathan•February 8, 2012

13. What Experts Say About Kava

    From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains kava in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

    By Nadia Kowalczyk•February 8, 2012

14. Kava and Alcohol: What’s the Connection?

    Researchers have learned a lot about kava in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

    By Marcus Oyelaran•February 7, 2012