Addiction
Anti-inflammatory medication appears to reduce alchohol cravings, improve mood
UCLA researchers have found that an anti-inflammatory drug primarily used in Japan to treat asthma could help people overcome alcoholism.
Feb 1, 2017
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Drinking in moderation - is it good for you?
Moderate drinking is commonly assumed to be good for your health, but new research from Massey University's College of Health shows this might not be the case.
Jan 31, 2017
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Study tallies extra calories Americans consume in their coffee, tea
More than 160 million people in the U.S. drink coffee or tea on a regular basis, and many of them use sugar, cream, flavored syrups or other calorie-laden additives in their drinks of choice. A new analysis reveals just how ...
Jan 30, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Binge drinking may quickly lead to liver damage
Alcohol consumed during just seven weeks of intermittent binge drinking harms the liver in ways that more moderate daily drinking does not, according to researchers at UC San Francisco.
Jan 23, 2017
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Addiction
Heavy alcohol use in adolescence alters brain electrical activity
Long-term heavy use of alcohol in adolescence alters cortical excitability and functional connectivity in the brain, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. These alterations ...
Jan 18, 2017
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Chronic illness and depression increase likelihood of problem drinking in older adults
Older adults suffering from multiple chronic health conditions and depression are nearly five times as likely to be problem drinkers as older adults with the same conditions and no depression, according to researchers at ...
Jan 13, 2017
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Health
How to know when holiday drinking is hurting your brain
For many, the holidays are indeed the most wonderful time of the year. Families and friends come together and enjoy food, good cheer – and, often, alcohol.
Dec 16, 2016
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Alcohol can be a risky guest at holiday parties
(HealthDay)—During the holiday season, gatherings and parties are a part of the festivities. Unfortunately, so are alcohol-related accidents and deaths.
Dec 12, 2016
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Addiction
Heavy alcohol use changes adolescents' brains
Heavy alcohol use during adolescence alters the development of brain, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. Cortical thinning was observable in young people who ...
Dec 8, 2016
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Cardiology
Moderate alcohol intake may slow good cholesterol's decline
In a study of 80,000 healthy Chinese adults, moderate drinking was associated with slower declines in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or good cholesterol, over time, according to a preliminary study presented at the American ...
Nov 14, 2016
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