Health
Even moderate drinking may dull the aging brain
(HealthDay)—People who drink at even moderate levels may see some of their mental skills slip faster as they age, a new study suggests.
Jun 7, 2017
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News tagged with moderate drinking
Cardiology
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some—but not all—heart conditions
Moderate drinking is associated with a lower risk of several, but not all, cardiovascular diseases, finds a large study of UK adults published by The BMJ today.
Mar 23, 2017
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Health
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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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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Health
Moderate drinking may not lengthen life, study suggests
(HealthDay)—Despite previous studies suggesting a bevy of health benefits, a new analysis challenges the idea that drinking alcohol in moderation might prolong your life.
Mar 22, 2016
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Cardiology
Findings point to complexity of body's response to alcohol
A daily drink or two is good for you, studies have shown, but new findings introduce a caveat: a temporary increase in heart attack and stroke risk.
Mar 16, 2016
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Health
The dangers and risks of binge drinking
Researchers estimate that each year 1,825 college students ages 18-24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle collisions. About 20 percent of college students meet the criteria for an alcohol ...
Mar 14, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Moderate drinking linked to reduced risk of death in early stage Alzheimer's disease
Drinking 2 to 3 units of alcohol every day is linked to a reduced risk of death among people with early stage Alzheimer's disease, finds research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Dec 10, 2015
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Cardiology
Heavy drinking may strain the heart
(HealthDay)—Heavy drinking may dramatically increase a person's risk of heart failure, even if they're young and healthy, a new study suggests.
Nov 10, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Light/moderate drinking linked to increased risk of some cancers in women and male smokers
Even light and moderate drinking (up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men) is associated with an increased risk of certain alcohol related cancers in women and male smokers, suggests a large study ...
Aug 18, 2015
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