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Quitline defends its expenses

Graphic anti-drug message stirs up pupils and critics

Sydney surgeon refused bail over escorts' death

A neurosurgeon charged over the cocaine-related deaths of two escorts has been refused bail.

Warning after toddlers overdose on painkillers

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Shakira reveals her chocolate 'addiction'

The singer says she woke up tearful after dreaming about chocolate while dieting to get in shape for a music video.

NZ smokers exposed to more tar than Aussies

NZ smokers are exposed to much more nicotine from cigarettes than are Australians, possibly because of a preference for high-nicotine brands.

Youth drug addiction crisis ravages Punjab's heartlands

Sex-addict study solicits adulterers

Researchers want to hear from serial sex cheats and others with trouser-trouble, to deepen their understanding of what they call "hypersexuality".

Sex addiction study: volunteers wanted

Tiger's final straw deceit

Raise price of booze say experts

Judge: Society paying for lack of addiction treatment

How genes influence obesity, senility - and the effects of olive oil

Medical researchers have begun to elucidate the complex role of genes in human health.

Medical rules lead to withdrawal of electronic quit-smoking aid

Smoker wants e-ciggie nicotine at a shop near him