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Passive smoking dents children's IQ

Secondhand cigarette smoke shaves points off kids' IQ, with even small amounts slightly lowering cognitive abilities

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Marijuana does not dent IQ permanently

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Rejection massively reduces IQ

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Editorial : Dumb and dumber - Does it really matter if IQ scores go up or down?

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IQ is inherited, suggests twin study

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Normal, but light, babies develop lower IQs

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Editorial : Don't panic, just pay - How much are a couple of IQ points worth to you?

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High lead levels may permanently lower IQ

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