BEER AS A REMEDY FOR DYSBACTERIOSIS
A scientist from Novosibirsk, Vladimir Baibakov has developed a recipe of the so-called bifidobeer - the beer which contains bifidobacteria similarly to bifidokefir. But why should beer contain bifidobacteria? Is not it too much of a good thing? Not at all. It appears that bifidobacteria contained in beer can perform several functions at the same... view more... (2002-08-09)
Bottoms up: Individualists more likely to be problem drinkers
What makes residents of certain states or countries more likely to consume more alcohol? According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, high levels of individualism lead to more problem drinking. view more (2008-11-18)
Wine drinkers have healthier diets than beer drinkers
People who buy wine also buy healthier food and therefore have healthier diets than people who buy beer, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2006-01-20)
AJCN study shows moderate alcohol consumption related to stronger bones
The devastating effects of excessive alcohol consumption are undisputable, although some data suggest that moderate alcohol consumption may impart some health benefits. view more (2009-03-16)
Proven At Last - Alcohol Consumption Increases Increases Risk Of Gout (pp xxx, 1277)
The first large epidemiological study to assess the age-old belief that alcohol consumption increases the risk of gout is published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. A prospective study of nearly 50,000 men showed that beer drinking was more likely to be associated with gout than spirits; whereas moderate wine consumption was not linked to a... view more... (2004-04-14)
Press Invitation - Science Drip Mat Challenge Launch
Professor Colin Blakemore and Mic Rolph, science book illustrator, will launch the Pub Understanding of Science project at The Albion Pub on Monday 5 October. The project funded by the Royal Society and British Association Millennium Awards Scheme, run on behalf of the Millennium Commission, brings science to the pub through beer mats with... view more... (1998-09-29)
Kids connect alcohol odors with mom's emotions
How children respond to the smell of alcoholic beverages is related to their mothers' reasons for drinking, according to a new study from the Monell Chemical Senses Center. view more (2008-06-25)
Centenary Brewing Competition
The International Centre for Brewing and Distilling (ICBD) at Heriot-Watt University is launching a brewing competition as part of its centenary celebrations. The competition will involve three categories, lager, ale and stout, with a blind tasting by an expert panel to choose the top three in each category. These in turn will go into a final... view more... (2003-10-22)
Alcohol increases rectal cancer risk, but risk is smaller among regular wine drinkers
Regular drinkers significantly increase their risk of rectal cancer, but that risk is reduced if wine makes up a third or more of weekly consumption, suggests research in Gut. The findings are based on a population study of over 29,000 Danish men and women aged between 23 and 95. Their weekly intake of beer, wine, and spirits was assessed, as were... view more... (2003-05-09)
Hi-Fi failure helps to brighten beer
BRIGHTER, clearer beer could be on the way thanks to a superfine filter that owes its existence to the failure of a decade-old recording technology. In the early 1990s, Philips of the Netherlands developed the Digital Compact Cassette tape format, which was designed to give CD-quality sound on standard magnetic tapes. DCC used record/playback... view more... (2004-07-07)
OHSU Cancer Institute research gives hope for chemo holidays for men with advanced prostate cancer
Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researchers, in a first-of-its-kind study, have found that even men with advanced prostate cancer can take a much-needed safe break, or holiday, from chemotherapy. view more (2008-02-26)
Continued rapid rise of alcohol consumption in Sweden
Alcohol consumption continues to rise, according to a new study performed by the Center for Social Research on Alcohol and Drugs (SoRAD) at Stockholm University. The Swedish government commissioned SoRAD to monitor the consumption of alcohol in Sweden on a month-to-month basis. The monitoring started in 2000. The latest mapping indicates... view more... (2003-04-28)
Root Beer May Be "Safest" Soft Drink for Teeth
Exposing teeth to soft drinks, even for a short period of time, causes dental erosion—and prolonged exposure can lead to significant enamel loss. Root beer products, however, are non-carbonated and do not contain the acids that harm teeth. view more (2007-03-21)
Scientists create "antibubbles" in Belgian beer
Physicists from the University of Lie'ge in Belgium have succeeded in creating antibubbles (the exact opposite of bubbles) in one of Belgium's most famous exports - beer - demonstrating what British real-ale drinkers have claimed for a long time: that Belgian beer actually is a lot like dish-water! Research to be published today in the New Journal... view more... (2003-12-17)
Higher total alcohol consumption, including beer and spirits, associated with better health
Moderate beer and spirit drinkers may be just as "healthy" as wine drinkers, suggests a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The research shows that alcohol drinkers reported less subjective ill health than non-drinkers. But it was the overall quantity of alcohol consumed, rather than beverage type that had most... view more... (2001-08-14)
Is my robot happy to see me?
People are social creatures. Robots - not so much. When we think of robots, we think of cold, metallic computers without emotion. view more (2009-10-20)
OHSU Cancer Institute researcher identifies protein that helps predict prostate cancer survival
An Oregon Health & Science University Cancer Institute researcher has identified a protein that is a strong indicator of survival for men with advanced prostate cancer. The C-reactive protein, also known as CRP, is a special type of protein produced by the liver that is elevated in the presence of inflammation. view more (2008-04-23)
Wine may protect against dementia
There may be constituents in wine that protect against dementia. This is shown in research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden. view more (2008-04-11)
Alcoholics Anonymous membership may decrease alcohol-related homicides
New research that looks at the relationship among drinking, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) membership, and homicide mortality has found that AA can have a beneficial effect on alcohol-related homicide mortality rates, particularly among males who consume beer and spirits. view more (2006-09-25)
Swedish footballers and Spanish bars
What do Swedes and Spaniards talk to each other about and why? What problems can arise in communication between them, and how can they be solved? These questions are treated in a dissertation to be defended by Cilla H'€ggkvist at the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Stockholm University in Sweden. The problems that arise are dependent on both... view more... (2002-06-04)
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