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British women's binge drinking clearly defined by age and education
British women's binge drinking is clearly defined by their age and education, suggests a large, long term study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-01-18)
Good relationship with parents may prevent teen drinking problems
Teenagers who have a strong relationship with their parents may start drinking at a later age -- which may, in turn, lessen their risk of developing alcohol problems, a new study suggests. view more (2009-04-24)
Taking up drinking in middle age cuts heart disease risk but increases chances of dying from other causes
Taking up regular drinking in middle age might cut the risk of heart disease, finds research in Heart. But the catch is, it increases the risk of dying from something else. view more (2001-12-17)
Risks And Benefits Of Alcohol Consumption Vary With Age As Well As Sex
The health benefits of alcohol only occur in middle aged and older people, finds a study in this week`s BMJ. For men aged up to 35 and women aged up to 55 even light drinkers have a higher risk of death than those who do not drink at all. Researchers analysed the drinking habits of men and women in England and Wales for age bands 16-24, 25-34,... view more... (2002-07-24)
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)
Higher drinking age linked to less binge drinking...except in college students
New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found substantial reductions in binge drinking since the national drinking age was set at 21 two decades ago, with one exception: college students. view more (2009-06-23)
Study: Lower legal drinking age increases poor birth outcomes
Amid renewed calls to consider reducing the legal drinking age, a new University of Georgia study finds that lower drinking ages increase unplanned pregnancies and pre-term births among young people. view more (2009-05-22)
Startling numbers of active-military personnel engaging in frequent binge drinking
Binge drinking is common among active-duty military personnel and is strongly associated with many health and social problems, including problems with job performance and alcohol-impaired driving, according to a new study released by the University of Minnesota and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). view more (2009-02-13)
Early drinking linked to risk for alcohol dependence
Individuals who are younger when they begin drinking alcohol may face a higher risk of alcohol dependence throughout life, at a younger age and consisting of multiple episodes. view more (2006-07-05)
Heavy drinking by both sexes is a cause for concern
Heavy drinking is common and a cause for concern in both young men and young women, according to a letter in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-03-20)
Survey of Marine Corps military recruits reveals risk factors for alcohol disorders in young adults
Young men age 18 to 20 are significantly more likely to be risky drinkers if they start drinking alcohol at a young age, according to a large survey of male Marine Corps recruits, the results of which are published in the December issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. view more (2006-12-05)
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)
Why do high school seniors drink?
Most high school seniors drink because they want to experiment with alcohol, some drink for the thrill of it, and others because it helps them relax. view more (2007-12-04)
College drinking problems, deaths on the rise
Alcohol-related deaths, heavy drinking episodes and drunk driving have all been on the rise on college campuses over the past decade, a new government study shows. view more (2009-06-15)
Daily alcohol intake can lead to binge drinking
Sipping wine, beer or spirits three to four times per week increases the risk of binge drinking, particularly among young men, according to a new study published in the journal Addiction. view more (2009-05-29)
Little evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms fetus
There is little substantive evidence that binge drinking while pregnant seriously harms the developing fetus, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. view more (2007-11-14)
Cherry juice reduces muscle pain induced by exercise
Cherry juice can reduce muscle pain and damage induced by exercise, suggests a small study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2006-06-21)
Culture greatly shapes young people's drinking habits
Whether young people get drunk as a purposeful behavior or as an unintended consequence depends on what country they live in, according to new research on young people in seven countries. The research finds that young people's views on alcohol and drunkenness were influenced more by culture than by factors such as age and sex. view more (2008-09-23)
Drinking alcohol before 15 years of age is risky for later alcohol problems
It may seem like a minor point, but it matters when someone takes their first drink of alcohol relative to later development of alcohol problems. A new study of the relationship between age at first drink (AFD) and the risk of developing alcohol-use disorders (AUDs) during adulthood has found that the risk is greatest when AFD occurs before the... view more... (2008-09-30)
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)
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