addictions

Binge Drinking Is Taking a Heavy Toll on Health Worldwide

A new World Health Organization report finds excessive alcohol use results in 2.5 million deaths annually. That's more than those caused by HIV/AIDS, violence or tuberculosis. The study notes that alcohol is a far bigger danger than illegal drugs such as crack cocaine and heroin.

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Some of the best reads for investors from around the Web, including five cheap stocks that have climbed smoothly upward in a volatile market, a comparison of four iPhone generations and what technology has in common with crack.