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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)
A Dangerous Transition: High School to the First Year of College
Increases in young women's drinking during the transition from high school through the first year of college can have dangerous physical, sexual and psychological implications, according to a report out of the University at Buffalo's Research Institute on Addictions. view more (2008-02-11)
New compound prevents alcoholic behavior, relapse in animals by blocking stress response
A study of alcohol-dependent animals shows that a newly discovered compound that blocks chemical signals active during the brain's response to stress effectively stops excessive drinking and prevents relapse. view more (2007-03-07)
Wine, women and... spirits, beer and breast cancer risk
One of the largest individual studies of the effects of alcohol on the risk of breast cancer has concluded that it makes no difference whether a woman drinks wine, beer or spirits (liquor) - it is the alcohol itself (ethyl alcohol) and the quantity consumed that is likely to trigger the onset of cancer. view more (2007-09-27)
Probiotics ease gut problems caused by long term stress
Probiotics may help to reduce gut symptoms caused by long term stress, indicates research published ahead of print in the journal Gut. view more (2006-04-25)
Brief physician interventions have impact on problem drinking
Five minutes of straight talk between doctors and problem drinkers could help reduce the toll of alcohol-related injuries, violence and accidents. view more (2007-04-18)
Combatting groundwater pollution
Groundwater pollution poses a mounting threat to environmental sustainability and public health in Europe, as many countries are becoming increasingly dependent on groundwater for their drinking water supplies. As this water becomes more and more polluted, they are currently faced with two options: develop increasingly complex and expensive... view more... (1998-11-16)
Family study bolsters link between pesticides and Parkinson's
For the first time, the association between Parkinson's disease and exposure to pesticides has been shown in patients with the neurological disorder compared with their unaffected relatives, according to a study in the online open access journal BMC Neurology. view more (2008-03-28)
New training technique helps alcoholics in battle with the booze
A new training technique developed in the UK is proving successful in helping excessive drinkers curb their alcohol abuse. Researchers funded by the Economic and Social Research Council have experimentally tested a computer-based training programme which helps abusive drinkers pay less attention to alcohol, feel more in control of their drinking... view more... (2006-07-24)
Zero tolerance, zero effect
As college administrators, social scientists and law enforcement officials across the country continue to debate whether the drinking age should be 18 instead of 21, a Sam Houston State University economist challenges a related law: the "zero tolerance" policy. view more (2009-09-17)
Researchers find key to saving the world's lakes
After completing one of the longest running experiments ever done on a lake, researchers from the University of Alberta, University of Minnesota and the Freshwater Institute, contend that nitrogen control, in which the European Union and many other jurisdictions around the world are investing millions of dollars, is not effective and in fact, may... view more... (2008-07-22)
Marijuana use on the rise among Ontario adults, CAMH reports
While this CAMH Monitor eReport reveals some promising substance use trends among Ontario adults, its revelation of a substantial increase in cannabis use raises a significant public health flag. view more (2008-04-15)
Warning: Expert at UH adds obesity to side effects of lead exposure
Scientists know exposure to low levels of lead can result in learning disabilities, hearing loss, language impairments and vision loss, but a newly discovered side effect may be adult-onset obesity in men, according to a University of Houston professor. view more (2008-02-21)
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)
Kaiser Permanente study: Alcohol amount, not type -- wine, beer, liquor -- triggers breast cancer
One of the largest individual studies of the effects of alcohol on the risk of breast cancer shows that it makes no difference whether a woman drinks wine, beer or spirits (liquor). view more (2007-09-27)
Dartmouth researchers show effects of low dose arsenic on development
A team of Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) researchers has determined that low doses of arsenic disrupt the activity of a hormone critical in development. view more (2007-11-15)
Population growth puts dent in natural resources
It's a 500-pound gorilla that Robert Criss, Ph.D., professor of earth and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, sees standing on the speaker's dais at political rallies, debates and campaigns. Its name is population growth. view more (2008-10-08)
Heavy, chronic drinking can cause significant hippocampal tissue loss
The hippocampus is a brain structure vital to learning and memory. It also appears vulnerable to damage from chronic, heavy alcohol consumption. view more (2006-10-25)
2002 Stockholm Water Prize Winner Announcement
The recipient of the 2002 Stockholm Water Prize, the leading international award for outstanding achievements on behalf of the world's water, will be announced in Stockholm on March 22 in a press conference at 11.00, Central European Time. The $150,000 Stockholm Water Prize is being presented by the Stockholm Water Foundation for the 12th time.... view more... (2002-02-04)
Elsevier
Naltrexone is one of four oral medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of alcoholism. view more (2007-09-20)
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