Health
Is moderate drinking healthy?
For the past three decades or so, the conventional wisdom has been that drinking alcohol at moderate levels is good for us.
Mar 11, 2019
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Moderate alcohol consumption linked with high blood pressure
A study of more than 17,000 U.S. adults shows that moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks per week—substantially raises one's risk of high blood pressure, or hypertension, according to research being presented ...
Mar 7, 2019
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Medications
France clears use of anti-spasm drug to treat alcoholism
French health authorities said Tuesday they have approved the use of a muscle relaxant to help treat people addicted to alcohol.
Oct 23, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Drinking and the risk of cancer
It's no secret that drinking alcohol is a risk factor for cancer. The National Cancer Institute says alcohol use is associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of the head and neck, esophagus, liver, breast, colon ...
Dec 11, 2017
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Heavy drinking and smoking linked to visible signs of aging
Heavy drinking and smoking are linked to visible signs of physical ageing, and looking older than one's years, suggests research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
Nov 15, 2017
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How much alcohol is really OK?
(HealthDay)—All the good news/bad news studies about alcohol can leave you confused. But research suggests that you still need to keep moderation in mind when you raise a glass.
Oct 2, 2017
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Regular pub binge drinkers are more likely to be violent
People who admit to regularly binge drinking at the pub are more prone to have acted violently in the past 12 months, according to my new research. The findings raise questions about what strategies can be used to reduce ...
Aug 22, 2017
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Cardiology
Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption may have protective health effects
Light-to-moderate drinking can lower risk of mortality from all-causes and cardiovascular disease, while heavy drinking can significantly increase risk of mortality from all-causes and cancer, according to a new study published ...
Aug 14, 2017
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Moderate drinking may not ward off heart disease
Many people believe that having a glass of wine with dinner—or moderately drinking any kind of alcohol—will protect them from heart disease. But a hard look at the evidence finds little support for that.
May 22, 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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