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A new study of over 2,000 teenagers reveals that regular, high-quality family dinners can reduce alcohol, cannabis, and vaping use by up to 34%. The simple act of eating together creates protective connections that help teens make healthier choices.
University of Cincinnati researchers developed an AI that can predict substance use disorder with up to 83% accuracy using just a simple picture rating task on a smartphone. The breakthrough could help patients get treatment faster by overcoming the biggest barrier: denial and stigma.
Veterans in Maine can now get residential substance abuse treatment without leaving the state for the first time ever. The new Togus VA facility brings critical care closer to home for thousands of service members.
A new study from Tufts University reveals that regular family meals can reduce alcohol, vaping, and cannabis use among most teens by 22% to 34%. The simple practice of eating together creates protective communication patterns that help keep kids safer.
Veterans in Maine no longer need to travel out of state for residential addiction treatment. The historic Togus VA Medical Center just opened a 12-bed facility dedicated to helping veterans recover close to home and family.
A new treatment center opening in Muncie, Indiana fills a critical gap in a community that's faced some of the highest rates of substance use disorder in the state. The facility brings medical detox, treatment planning, and recovery support to people who previously had limited local options.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is using $900,000 in federal funds to create New Hampshire's first specialized inpatient treatment program for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The program will help mothers safely start recovery while preparing to welcome their babies.
A Swiss brown cow in Austria has stunned scientists by using a broom as a tool, carefully selecting which end to use based on where she wants to scratch. This is the first documented case of a cow not only using a tool but adjusting it for different body parts.
Buying a used electric vehicle just became the smartest money move for American drivers. Thanks to a surge in available inventory and rock-bottom prices, used EVs are beating gas cars on every financial metric.
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A pet cow in Austria named Veronika has become the first documented case of tool use in cattle, carefully selecting which end of a broom to use for different scratching needs. Even more remarkable: she's one of only two species known to adapt a single tool for multiple purposes.
The used electric vehicle market just hit a historic milestone: EVs now cost nearly the same as gas cars. While new EV sales dropped 28% in early 2026, used electric vehicles are flying off dealer lots at prices just $1,300 more than gas-powered cars.
A Swiss Brown cow in Austria has become the first of her species ever recorded using tools, wielding a brush to scratch different parts of her body with surprising precision. Scientists say her ability to use one tool for multiple purposes has only been convincingly documented in chimpanzees outside of humans.
Scientists captured the first video evidence of bottlenose dolphins using empty seashells to scoop up fish, a rare hunting technique spotted on opposite coasts of Australia. Even more remarkable, a young calf was filmed copying its mother's tool use, suggesting dolphins may pass down this clever fishing method through generations.
For the first time since October, used car prices fell in April as Americans turned to electric vehicles and older models to beat rising gas costs. With gas hitting $4.56 per gallon, shoppers are finding relief in the growing used EV market.
A pet cow in Austria has become the first of her species documented using tools with purpose and flexibility, choosing different parts of a brush to scratch different body areas. The discovery is challenging long-held assumptions about cattle intelligence and expanding our understanding of which animals can use tools.
Despite affordability challenges, 8 million more Indian families now regularly use clean cooking fuel instead of harmful wood smoke. Overall consumption among program beneficiaries jumped 21% in five years, marking real progress toward healthier homes. ##
A wave of affordable electric vehicles is about to transform the used car market. Thanks to a 2022 policy change, over 300,000 lightly used EVs are coming off lease this year alone.
A climate researcher spent eight weeks tracking every AI prompt he sent and discovered modern AI agents use 600 times more energy than simple chatbots. His findings reveal a critical gap between what tech companies report and how people actually use AI today.
A biotech company is launching with a groundbreaking mission: using GLP-1 medications to treat substance use disorders instead of weight loss. Baseline Therapeutics could open new hope for millions struggling with addiction.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
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