Health

Study finds potential link between alcohol and death rates

Drinking heavily results in uncontrolled iron absorption into the body, putting strain on vital organs and increasing the risk of death, according to a new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition.

Health

Toasting your health: Take care with alcohol consumption

(Medical Xpress)—The holidays are a time to consume—food, gifts, and spirits. Here are a few alcohol-related story ideas from The Methodist Hospital. Because alcohol's effects on human physiology are complex, advice about ...

Neuroscience

Drinking alcohol not tied to migraine attack within 24 hours

There is no significant link between the probability of a migraine attack and consumption of alcohol within 24 hours, according to a study published online Nov. 27 in Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.

Overweight & Obesity

Child maltreatment increases risk of adult obesity

Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36% more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study by King's College London. The authors estimate that the prevention or effective ...

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