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Alcohol and high-risk sexual behaviors in Botswana
Heavy alcohol consumption is strongly and consistently associated with sexual risk behaviors in both men and women in Botswana, according to one of the few research studies on the topic in sub-Saharan Africa. view more (2006-10-10)
Alcohol-induced flushing is a risk factor for esophageal cancer from alcohol consumption
There is growing evidence, say researchers in this week's PLoS Medicine, that people who experience facial flushing after drinking alcohol are at much higher risk of esophageal cancer from alcohol consumption than those who do not. view more (2009-03-23)
Tis the season to be jolly?
As the party season approaches, a timely reminder of the issues surrounding the binge drinking culture are again highlighted by research into 'young people and alcohol' a team lead by Professor Christine Griffin, at the University of Bath. The research, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) suggests several considerations for... view more... (2008-12-30)
Alcoholism Is A Major, Neglected Problem In Patients With Heart Disease.
Some epidemiological studies suggest that moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of coronary heart disease. However, long-term excessive alcohol drinking is considered to be a major cause for worsening of heart disease. A group of Greek investigators, headed by George Christodoulou, Professor and Chairman of Psychiatry at the University... view more... (2000-12-28)
Tanked-up teens: Cheap alcohol strongly linked to harmful underage drinking in the UK
Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Public Health studied the drinking habits of 9833 15-16 year olds in the North West of England, finding that excessively low cost alcohol products and illicit purchase are strongly related to harmful underage drinking. view more (2009-10-09)
Genetic and environmental influences on alcohol consumption among rhesus monkeys
There is little doubt that alcohol-related disorders in humans are genetically based. The influence of environmental factors, however, remains unclear. view more (2006-02-23)
Drinking alcohol associated with smaller brain volume
The more alcohol an individual drinks, the smaller his or her total brain volume, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-10-14)
ESC Congress 2003: Relation of daily alcohol consumption with the prevalence of metabolic syndrome; the ATTICA study
IMPORTANT: This press release accompanies a poster or oral session given at the ESC Congress 2003. Written by the investigator himself/herself, this press release does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the European Society of Cardiology Although alcohol consumption may be considered as a component of diet, it is addressed separately owing to... view more... (2003-08-31)
Alcoholics underestimate the risk of bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding can be fatal - something which is not known to many alcoholics. view more (2008-02-19)
The Internet, alcohol and sleep
Girls moving through adolescence may experience unhealthy levels of weight gain, but the reasons for this are not always clear. In fact, many potential causes of weight gain are easily overlooked. A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics analyzes the effect of Internet usage, sleep, and alcohol and coffee consumption on weight... view more... (2008-07-09)
Frequent alcohol consumption increases cancer risk in older women
Postmenopausal women consuming two or more alcoholic beverages a day may double their risk of endometrial cancer, suggests a study led by researchers at the University of Southern California (USC). view more (2007-09-10)
New study reveals brain cell mechanism of alcohol dependence
A study released today reveals a cellular mechanism involved in alcohol dependence. The study, in the May 28 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, shows that gabapentin, a drug used to treat chronic pain and epilepsy, reduces alcohol intake in alcohol-dependent rats by normalizing chemical communication between neurons, which is altered by chronic... view more... (2008-05-29)
Alcohol and cancer: is drinking the new smoking?
Researchers at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have clarified the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of head and neck cancers, showing that people who stop drinking can significantly reduce their cancer risk. view more (2007-09-26)
Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Cancer
Drinking Alcohol Increases Risk for Cancer view more (2005-01-31)
UCLA researchers discover how drug binds to neurons to stop drunken symptoms of alcohol
UCLA researchers discovered how an experimental drug, called Ro15-4513, binds to specific receptors on brain neurons, which helps explain how this drug stops the drunken behavioral symptoms of alcohol such as impaired motor coordination, memory loss and drowsiness. view more (2006-05-09)
Binge drinking, gender and clinical depression
Although previous research has shown that alcohol consumption and depression are often related, the findings have not been consistent. A new study has found that how researchers measure both alcohol consumption and depression, as well as examination by gender, are key issues when interpreting findings on the relationship between alcohol and... view more... (2007-01-04)
Moderate drinking can reduce risks of Alzheimer's dementia and cognitive decline
Moderate drinkers often have lower risks of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive loss, according to researchers who reviewed 44 studies. In more than half of the studies, published since the 1990s, moderate drinkers of wine, beer and liquor had lower dementia risks than nondrinkers. view more (2008-12-30)
Time for co-ordinated action on alcohol (p 1001)
This week's editorial discusses the current approaches in tackling the public-health impact of excessive alcohol consumption (especially in the UK), and concludes that enhanced awareness and training of primary-care professionals will be vital in managing future alcohol problems. The editorial comments: 'In the UK, the Government's strategy is to... view more... (2004-03-24)
BMC researchers find that single question can identify unhealthy alcohol use in patients
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) have found that a single-screening question recommended by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) accurately identifies unhealthy alcohol use in primary-care patients view more (2009-03-12)
A healthy lifestyle halves the risk of premature death in women
Over half of deaths in women from chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease could be avoided if they never smoke, keep their weight in check, take exercise and eat a healthy diet low in red meat and trans-fats, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2008-09-17)
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