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Drinking alcohol brings no health benefits, study finds
Dozens of studies have purportedly shown that a daily glass of wine or mug of beer could reduce your risk of heart disease and death.
Apr 3, 2023
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Higher levels of fluoride in pregnant woman linked to lower intelligence in their children
Fluoride in the urine of pregnant women shows a correlation with lower measures of intelligence in their children, according to University of Toronto researchers who conducted the first study of its kind and size to examine ...
Sep 20, 2017
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Audit of food donations prompts call for new nutrition and safety standards
New Curtin University research that analyzed a whopping 85,000 kilograms of food donated to Foodbank WA over five days has prompted calls for an overhaul of laws and policies to ensure safe and nutritious food is available ...
Mar 5, 2024
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In monkey trial, gene therapy shows promise in curbing severe problem drinking
For people with severe alcohol use disorder, a new gene therapy trial could lead to an effective treatment that would involve chemically rebalancing the area of the brain associated with addiction.
Aug 29, 2023
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What to eat when you have COVID—and why reaching for the chicken soup is not a bad idea
Got COVID? Again? Deciding what to eat can be mentally taxing, especially when you are not feeling well. However, our diet plays a role in preventing and managing poor health, including COVID.
Apr 27, 2023
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Study shows alcohol delivery services used to extend drinking sessions
A survey of Australian adults who use popular alcohol delivery sites found one in five utilized a service to continue a home drinking session.
Mar 1, 2023
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Research finds people are bad at estimating their level of intoxication
Queenslanders are incapable of assessing their own intoxication levels, especially when their blood alcohol level is high, according to research co-led by The University of Queensland.
Dec 1, 2022
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Sorry to break it to you, but low-sugar booze is still bad for you
New research presented at this year's International Congress on Obesity (Melbourne, 18–22 October) and to be published in the journal Alcohol & Alcoholism shows that women can be misled by the "health halo" effect of alcoholic ...
Oct 7, 2022
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Why Canada's low-risk alcohol use guidelines have been slashed to six drinks per week
New Canadian guidelines for reducing risks to health from alcohol use were released for public comment this week. Key messages include:
Sep 1, 2022
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Digital support for reduced alcohol consumption
A digital support tool on your phone can help if you want to reduce your alcohol consumption. Researchers at Linköping University have developed and evaluated a digital tool that helps individuals reduce their alcohol intake ...
Aug 5, 2022
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