Health
Experts urge review of alcohol consumption guidelines
Thresholds for safer alcohol use might need lowering, University of Queensland drug and alcohol experts have cautioned.
Apr 13, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cultural values can be a strong predictor of alcohol consumption
Countries with populations that value autonomy and harmony tend to have higher average levels of alcohol consumption than countries with more traditional values, such as hierarchy and being part of a collective. This new ...
Nov 20, 2017
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Health
Women urged to give up alcohol before conceiving
Women who consume alcohol around the time of conception could be putting their male offspring at greater risk of obesity in later life.
Nov 14, 2017
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Cardiology
Alcohol abuse increases risk of heart conditions as much as other risk factors
Alcohol abuse increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, heart attack and congestive heart failure as much as other well-established risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a ...
Jan 2, 2017
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Cardiology
Booze, high blood pressure a dangerous mix
(HealthDay)—Even an ounce of alcohol a day might alter heart function if you have high blood pressure, researchers report.
May 13, 2016
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Health
Binge drinking dangerous for young adults
Having an occasional drink is fine, but "binge" drinking is a known health hazard and now high blood pressure may need to be added to the list of possible consequences. Young adults in their twenties who regularly binge drink ...
Feb 19, 2016
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Health
Harmful alcohol use linked with increased risk of alcohol-related cancers and injury
A new study of alcohol use in countries of all income levels shows that current use increases the risk of alcohol-related cancers and injury, with no reduction in risk of mortality or cardiovascular disease overall. The research, ...
Sep 17, 2015
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Cardiology
Healthy lifestyle choices may dramatically reduce risk of heart attack in men
Following a healthy lifestyle, including maintaining a healthy weight and diet, exercise, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake, could prevent four out of five coronary events in men, according to a new study publishing ...
Sep 22, 2014
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Pediatrics
Binge drinking five-plus drinks common for high school seniors, some drink more
Consuming five or more alcoholic drinks in a row is common among high school seniors, with some students engaging in extreme binge drinking of as many as 15 or more drinks, according to a study published by JAMA Pediatrics.
Sep 16, 2013
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Health
Blacks in US may be at higher risk for health problems from insufficient sleep
Blacks are more likely than whites to sleep less than seven hours a night and the black-white sleep disparity is greatest in professional occupations, according to a new study from Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH). ...
Sep 9, 2013
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