Health
Who in Europe drinks the most?
How much do you drink in the course of a week? Where you live, and the alcohol culture of that country, will colour your response.
May 11, 2017
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Youth binge drinking, cardiovascular disease possibly linked
University of Illinois at Chicago researchers are conducting a study to determine whether binge drinking is related to cardiovascular disease in young adults who are not predisposed to the condition.
Apr 26, 2017
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Medical research
Alcohol abuse even before pregnancy may harm offspring
Mothers who binge drink before they become pregnant may be more likely to have children with high blood sugar and other changes in glucose function that increase their risk of developing diabetes as adults, according to a ...
Apr 2, 2017
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Pediatrics
Tobacco use in youth higher among sexual minorities
(HealthDay)—The prevalence of tobacco use is higher for sexual minorities, with significant differences seen by sex, according to a study published online March 27 in Pediatrics.
Mar 28, 2017
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An increasing proportion of women who are 60+ years of age are drinking
Most older Americans drink alcohol. Given that this segment of the population is projected to almost double by 2050, reaching 112 million, in the future, there will likely be many more older drinkers in the United States ...
Mar 27, 2017
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Health
Portrayal of women's drinking habits in the media offers biased, judgemental view
Women who binge drink are depicted more negatively by the media than men who do the same thing, according to new research.
Dec 28, 2016
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Health
As more women drink, some states take action
As the holidays approach, state and local governments are gearing up for a predictable surge in drunken driving and emergency room visits related to binge drinking.
Dec 23, 2016
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Drinking 'settings' tied to college sexual assault
Although alcohol is believed to play a role in college sexual assaults, a new study finds no evidence that male students' binge drinking per se boosts their odds of becoming a perpetrator.
Dec 12, 2016
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Teen stalking victims: Analysis of consequences reveals disturbing trends
Stalking is a widely recognized public health concern, yet little information is available about stalking behaviors among teenage victims. The teen years are a formative period during which boundaries are tested and guidelines ...
Nov 16, 2016
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Neuroscience
Teenage binge drinking can affect brain functions in future offspring
Repeated binge drinking during adolescence can affect brain functions in future generations, potentially putting offspring at risk for such conditions as depression, anxiety, and metabolic disorders, a Loyola University Chicago ...
Nov 14, 2016
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