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More babies are born addicted to painkillers

Research on diseases and prevention: University of Michigan researchers find a nearly threefold increase in babies born addicted to prescription painkillers; and a small Italian study found that eating for pleasure, even when full, may increase levels of hunger-stimulating hormones.

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Getting pregnant while addicted to painkillers, great. This is another result of Welfare, no problem, the government will take care of my baby and send me my monthly benefits. The baby then comes home with an addict, keep up the good work america.