Health
Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?
As we enter the festive season it's a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can do to your gut.
Dec 27, 2023
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Health
Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks
Whether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats can be tempting—but they can also have a significant impact on your oral health, according to Tufts experts.
Dec 21, 2023
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Health
Why alcohol before bedtime leaves you awake at 3 am, desperate for sleep
You've come home after a long day at work, you have dinner, put the kids to bed, and then you have your usual nightcap before drifting off to sleep. Or, perhaps you're at the pub for the work Christmas party, and you think ...
Dec 15, 2023
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Addiction
Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day
Alcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings compare drinking and parenting behaviors on Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine's Day and ...
Dec 12, 2023
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Addiction
Young adults report lower alcohol use after learning that drinking is declining among their peers
Learning that their peers' alcohol use is declining over time may help reduce young adults' drinking, according to the first study that tested this approach among community-based participants (versus college students). During ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Health
Three tips from a dietitian on managing holiday indulgences
Whether it's work parties, social gatherings or family get-togethers, December joins people for holidays and social events centered around plenty of food and drinks. But overindulging during the holiday season can bring unwelcome ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Health
WHO says time to hike alcohol, sugary drinks tax
Countries need to increase their taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, saying too few states were using tax to incentivize healthier behaviors.
Dec 5, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study identifies peptide as key mediator in heavy alcohol drinking
Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 billion and causes approximately 88,000 deaths, as well as various chronic diseases and social issues. Alcohol ...
Dec 1, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New research points to dad's drinking as a significant factor in fetal alcohol syndrome
Men drink more, are more likely to binge drink and are almost four times more likely to develop alcohol use disorder than women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nov 15, 2023
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Addiction
Study gauges support for restricting alcohol in kids' films
Alcohol exposure is common in popular films and research has demonstrated a link between alcohol exposure and use. Currently, only alcohol marketing in films is regulated—but not alcohol exposure, such as seeing an alcoholic ...
Nov 2, 2023
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