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Researchers block damage to fetal brain following maternal alcohol consumption
In a study on fetal alcohol syndrome, researchers were able to prevent the damage that alcohol causes to cells in a key area of the fetal brain by blocking acid sensitive potassium channels and preventing the acidic environment that alcohol produces. view more (2008-08-11)
AAAS to develop science-based teaching tools on underage alcohol use
Efforts to halt underage drinking often focus on peer pressure and the prevention of risky behaviors, but the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is undertaking a new federally funded project to give middle-school children a science-based understanding of what can happen to them if they use alcohol. view more (2007-09-07)
Preventing psychological trauma in soldiers
Psychological debriefing can reduce drinking problems in soldiers returning from active service and stress training before going into conflict may prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). view more (2000-03-02)
Scientists call for ban on alcohol-industry sponsorship of sport
The alcohol industry's sponsorship of sport should be banned and replaced with a dedicated alcohol tax modelled on those employed by some countries for tobacco, say scientists. view more (2009-11-10)
Choline shows promise in reducing behavioral effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure
Giving choline to infants who were exposed in the womb to alcohol may mitigate some of the resulting problems. Prenatal alcohol exposure affects physical and central nervous system development, putting children at risk for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders that at their worst include full-blown fetal alcohol syndrome. view more (2007-03-01)
Young age at first drink may affect genes and risk for alcoholism
The age at which a person takes a first drink may influence genes linked to alcoholism, making the youngest drinkers the most susceptible to severe problems. view more (2009-09-21)
Alcohol increases sleep intensity in young women
While numerous studies have linked alcohol abuse to sleep disruption, especially in males, there has been little research on alcohol and its effects on sleep in females. Now, a new study shows that a moderate amount of alcohol, taken before bed, can impact the quality of sleep for young women. view more (2006-08-22)
The dopamine transporter gene influences alcohol withdrawal seizures
The physiological component of alcoholism is defined by tolerance and/or withdrawal: the more severe the dependency on alcohol, the more severe the clinical complications, such as greater intensity and/or complications of alcohol withdrawal. view more (2008-01-04)
Regular moderate alcohol intake has cognitive benefits in older adults
A glass of wine here, a nightcap there - new research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that moderate alcohol intake offers long-term cognitive protection and reduces the risk of dementia in older adults. view more (2009-07-14)
Genes and the environment contribute differently to drinking among young adolescents
A 2001/2002 report by the World Health Organization found that, among young people in western countries who began drinking before 16 years of age, the average age of initiation was 12 years of age. view more (2008-05-06)
Smoking reduces alcohol's effects, likely encouraging more drinking
It's no mystery that many drinkers smoke, and many smokers drink. What is novel is a recent finding among rodents that nicotine can reduce blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) at dosage levels that could be achieved by human smokers. This may lead to more drinking. view more (2006-07-25)
The more alcoholic relatives a person has, the more they need to drink to feel alcohol's effects
Alcoholism is genetically influenced, and a low level of response (LR) to alcohol is one of several known risk factors. An individual with a low LR to alcohol, for example, generally needs more drinks to achieve a desired "buzz" from alcohol very early in his or her drinking career. view more (2006-07-25)
World Health Report: Addressing main risk factors key to improving global health
Authors of a study to be published on THE LANCET's website-www.thelancet.com-which forms the basis of this year's World Health Report 2002 conclude that worldwide health can be substantially improved if individuals and government's address the main risk factors that are responsible for the global health burden. A clear understanding of the major... view more... (2002-10-29)
Early alcohol dependence linked to reduced treatment seeking and chronic relapse
Individuals who become alcohol dependent before age 25 are less likely to ever seek treatment than those who become alcohol dependent at age 30 or older. view more (2006-09-05)
Students with a dense family history of alcoholism are most at risk of alcohol-use disorders
While many university students tend to "mature out" of heavy-drinking behavior by the time they become young adults, some go on to develop alcohol-use disorders (AUDs). view more (2008-06-02)
Initiating drinking at younger age heightens women's risk for alcohol dependence
Women born after 1944 began drinking alcohol at younger ages than their elders, and that appears to have put them at greater risk for alcoholism, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. view more (2008-06-05)
Industry tactics threaten to derail European alcohol strategy
A European strategy to tackle the health impact of alcohol may be the victim of a carefully planned attack by representatives of the alcohol industry, using tactics associated with tobacco manufacturers. view more (2006-10-27)
Alcoholics with cirrhosis of the liver have more brain damage than noncirrhotic alcoholics
Sustained exposure to alcohol can cause scarring and dysfunction of the liver, referred to as cirrhosis. Heavy alcohol use can also cause brain damage. An examination of gene expression in the frontal cortex has found that brain function is even more impaired in cirrhotic than non-cirrhotic alcoholics. view more (2007-08-28)
What are the risk factors of sporadic colorectal cancer?
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers in China. view more (2009-06-12)
University of Surrey Professor investigates environmental impacts of modern lifestyles
Professor Tim Jackson of the University of Surrey has been appointed to a new government body to investigate how today's lifestyles impact on the environment. Funded by DEFRA and the DTI, the roundtable will investigate how changing our patterns of consumption can help protect the environment both now and in the future. But it's not all about... view more... (2004-07-29)
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