Adolescents Are Still Smoking, But Percentages Have Dropped
A new report that is based on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) reveals that cigarette use amongst minors has dropped from 11.9% in 2004 to 8.3% in 2010 (the year with the latest available data), and that of young adults decreased from 39.5% in 2004 to 34.2% in 2010, although a considerable percentage of both minors and young adults are currently still smoking. The definition of 'current' was defined as having smoked at least once in the past month. SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Vital Signs: Nutrition: Some Fats May Harm the Brain More
A study followed fat consumption among women older than 65 and tracked their mental ability over four years. (Source: NYT Health)