Addiction
Can't remember last night? 48% of drinkers have had a blackout by age 19
Alcohol-related blackouts aren't good for anybody's health, but they are particularly dangerous for young people.
Feb 04, 2021
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News tagged with blood alcohol level
Addiction
A potential game-changer to reverse alcohol intoxication
A staggering 3 million deaths occur every year as result from harmful use of alcohol, according to the World Health Organization.
Nov 12, 2020
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Gastroenterology
A poo transplant successfully treated a man who was brewing alcohol in his own gut
Clinicians who have patients with gut fermentation syndrome should consider treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation, especially if more traditional therapy has failed. Researchers from University Hospital Ghent, Ghent, ...
Aug 18, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Poisonings linked to cleaning products are rising along with coronavirus fears
(HealthDay)—A woman overcome by toxic fumes from her kitchen sink is rushed to the hospital; a toddler is treated in the ER after swallowing hand sanitizer.
Apr 21, 2020
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Addiction
What causes hangovers, blackouts and 'hangxiety'? Everything you need to know about alcohol these holidays
With the holiday season well underway and New Year's Eve approaching, you might find yourself drinking more alcohol than usual.
Dec 31, 2019
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Health
Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol's toxic effects
Debaucherous evening last night? You're probably dealing with veisalgia right now.
Dec 23, 2019
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Diabetes
Analysis of studies into alcohol consumption in people with type 2 diabetes suggests
An meta-analysis of studies presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Barcelona, Spain (16-20 September) shows that recommendations to moderate alcohol consumption for ...
Sep 17, 2019
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Health
eScooter-related injuries have increased over time
(HealthDay)—Electric motorized scooter (eScooter)-related injuries have increased over time and are frequently associated with alcohol and illicit substance use, according to research published online Aug. 29 in Trauma ...
Aug 30, 2019
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Health
Low THC levels not linked to increased risk of car crashes: study
Canadian drug-impaired driving laws penalize drivers found to have blood THC levels of between two to five nanograms per millilitre. However, new research led by the University of British Columbia suggests that THC levels ...
Jun 14, 2019
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Health
FDA orders label warning on alcohol use with 'female viagra'
(HealthDay)—A drug touted as a "female Viagra" can cause severe low blood pressure and fainting when used with alcohol, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.
Apr 12, 2019
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