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Heavy drinking may lead to stroke earlier in life

A new study shows that people who have three or more alcoholic drinks per day may be at higher risk for experiencing a stroke almost a decade and a half earlier in life than those who do not drink heavily. The research is ...

Neuroscience created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First evidence for genetic cause for Barrett's oesophagus found

Genetic variations that are linked with the onset of Barrett's oesophagus (BE), a pre-cancerous condition of the lower end of the gullet, have been identified for the first time. The discovery of variations in regions on ...

Genetics created Sep 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study unveils 'hidden' alcohol abuse among older people

A study has uncovered a growing drink problem among older people and researchers are now urging the Government to review its UK health strategy to support society's "invisible addicts".

Addiction created Sep 08, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Greater alcoholism risk for bar, eatery staff: Swedish study

Bar and restaurant workers in Sweden run a higher risk of alcoholism than the rest of the population, with young women at greatest risk, a study published Tuesday showed.

Health created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dual effects noted for alcohol and energy drink co-ingestion

(HealthDay)—Although consuming alcohol mixed with energy drinks (AmED) increases alertness and may negate some intoxication-related sedation effects, it can lead to negative physiological and psychological ...

Addiction created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Does where you live influence your attitude to alcohol?

(Medical Xpress)—Binge drinking is seen as normal by young people living in the North East, a new study has shown

Addiction created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New Yorkers against super-size soda ban

An overwhelming majority of New Yorkers oppose Mayor Michael Bloomberg's unprecedented proposal for banning super-sized sweet drinks and his support for breastfeeding, a poll found Thursday.

Overweight and Obesity created Aug 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 2

Exploring the two-way linkages between binge drinking and unemployment

Many studies have found that problem drinking is related to subsequent unemployment; however, the reverse association is unclear. Some studies have found that unemployment can increase total drinking, alcohol disorders, and/or ...

Addiction created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Both early alcohol use and early intoxication can herald trouble for college students

An early age at first drink (AFD) has been linked to later alcohol-related problems, which is one of the reasons behind the legal drinking age of 21 in the U.S. It is unclear, however, if increased risk is primarily due to ...

Addiction created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Examining alcohol + energy drink consumption among the Australian public

Not only have energy drinks become increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults in recent years, so too has mixing and drinking them with alcohol. However, research on the subjective psychological, physiological, ...

Addiction created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mechanisms for a beneficial effect of moderate alcohol consumption on osteoporosis in women

Women after menopause tend to develop weaker bones from what is known as osteoporosis, which may lead to fractures (especially hip fractures) from falling. The weakness of the bones results from an imbalance between the normal ...

Health created Aug 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Students trading sex for drugs or alcohol happens also in rural B.C.: research

Just over two percent of teens in rural schools who have ever tried alcohol, marijuana or other drugs report they have also traded sex for these substances, according to University of British Columbia research published today ...

Health created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Functional neurologic abnormalities due to prenatal alcohol exposure are common

Most children who are exposed to large amounts of alcohol while in the womb do not go on to develop fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). Instead, problems that arise fall under a broader term that describes a spectrum of adverse ...

Addiction created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

The health benefits, and risks, of alcohol

(HealthDay) -- Mirroring so much of life, alcohol consumption comes with plusses and minuses.

Health created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Alcohol poses serious risks for those with diabetes

(HealthDay) -- People who have certain chronic medical conditions, such as type 1 diabetes, are even more susceptible than most to the ill effects of alcohol, though they may not be aware of how potentially ...

Diabetes created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0