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08/18/2026
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By Cassie B.
Penn State cocaine ring bust: Pledges allegedly forced to cut drugs as fraternity “indoctrination”
Fourteen people, including four Penn State students, were indicted for running a cocaine ring out of two off-campus fraternity houses. Pledges were allegedly forced to cut and package cocaine as part of a hazing initiation ritual. The ringleaders, Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson, sourced cocaine from New York and Philadelphia between 2023 and 2024. The […]
02/04/2026
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By Cassie B.
Ultra-processed foods engineered for addiction like tobacco, Harvard study finds
Food manufacturers used the tobacco industry’s playbook to engineer addictive foods. Ultra-processed foods are intentionally designed to hit a “bliss point” and trigger compulsive use. Marketing tactics like “health washing” deceive consumers much like cigarette filters once did. Researchers demand regulation, including taxes and marketing limits, treating UPFs like public health threats. The addictive nature […]
02/03/2026
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By Cassie B.
Landmark study links long-term Ritalin use in children to increased obesity, slight height reduction
Long-term Ritalin use is linked to significantly higher adult obesity risk in youth with ADHD. The study found 60% higher odds of overweight or obesity after more than a year of treatment. Appetite suppression and rebound eating may disrupt healthy nutritional patterns. Extended treatment is also associated with a slight reduction in final adult height. […]
01/09/2026
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By Cassie B.
Millions at risk: Common decongestant sprays linked to irreversible airway harm and addiction
Nasal decongestant sprays can cause severe physical addiction. This addiction leads to a condition called rebound congestion. Millions are unaware of the serious risks from prolonged use. Overuse can cause permanent damage to nasal tissues. Health officials demand clearer warnings on product labels. A silent epidemic of dependency and physical damage is lurking in medicine […]
12/16/2025
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By Cassie B.
Social media use linked to sharply higher smoking and vaping rates in teens, study finds
More youth social media time directly increases smoking and vaping risk. Heavy social media users face over five times the odds of smoking cigarettes. Girls are at disproportionately higher risk, showing nearly seven times the odds of vaping. Tobacco brands bypass ad bans using global accounts and influencer partnerships. Researchers call for urgent international regulation […]
11/25/2025
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By Cassie B.
Meta buried anxiety and depression research as employees called themselves “drug pushers,” lawsuit claims
Meta buried internal research proving its platforms worsen depression, anxiety, and loneliness in teens. Employees compared Instagram to a drug, calling themselves “pushers” while exploiting young users’ dopamine responses. The company lied to Congress about its knowledge of harm, despite clear evidence from its own “Project Mercury” study. Meta’s algorithms were intentionally designed to maximize […]
10/02/2025
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By Cassie B.
21% of women in their 50s are addicted to ultra-processed foods, study finds
A new study reveals a hidden addiction crisis among Generation X. Gen X women show the highest rates of clinical food addiction. This is linked to the rise of engineered, hyperpalatable foods in the 1980s. Food addiction is tied to severe physical and mental health consequences. The problem is more prevalent than addiction to alcohol […]
08/12/2025
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By Cassie B.
Laughing gas deaths explode 578% as unregulated “whippits” flood smoke shops, target teens
Nitrous oxide deaths in the U.S. surged 578 percent since 2010, with 156 fatalities in 2023, driven by flavored products marketed to teens and young adults. The gas, legally sold without age restrictions, is often branded with candy-like flavors and cartoonish designs, making it appealing to minors. Chronic use causes severe health risks, including nerve […]
07/15/2025
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By Cassie B.
Nicotine pouch poisoning in young children surges 760% as FDA-approved products raise safety alarms
Child nicotine poisonings from pouches surged 760% between 2020-2023, with two fatalities reported. Nicotine pouches cause severe harm five times more often than other nicotine products despite fewer ingestions. FDA-approved flavored pouches lack child deterrents, increasing risks of accidental ingestion by kids. Critics condemn FDA’s authorization of flavored pouches, calling it a lure for youth […]
07/08/2025
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By Cassie B.
Screen addiction and junk food fuel depression surge: Here’s how to fight back without Big Pharma
Depression rates in the U.S. have surged 60% in a decade, affecting nearly one in five teens and one in 10 adults. Big Pharma pushes dangerous pills, but research points to natural solutions like nutrition and lifestyle changes as sustainable alternatives. Ultra-processed foods, excessive screen time, and nutrient deficiencies fuel depression by disrupting brain function […]
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