Tags: Alcohol consumption

Alcohol Tolerance Lowers As You Age: Why Older Adults Need To Drink More Responsibly

MEDICINE & HEALTH 07.03.2024 11:10 AM

Alcohol tolerance lowers as you age. Understand why older adults need to drink more responsibly for their health and well-being. Read more!

Blackout Drinking When Young Can Chronically Affect Learning, Memory, Facial Recognition [STUDY]

06.25.2024 00:35 AM

Alcohol-related blackouts, which young people are more susceptible to experiencing, could yield chronic brain effects. Read to learn more.

Toxic Alcohol Claims Lives of at Least 54 People in India; How Dangerous Is Methanol, Illicit Liquor?

06.23.2024 00:20 AM

Death count of the recent bootleg alcohol tragedy in India has reached 54. Read to learn more. Officials have revealed that at least 54 individuals have passed away in Tamil Nadu after drinking toxic bootleg alcohol.

Don’t Drink During Flights: Alcohol Consumption on Airplane Is Bad for the Heart, Study Reveals

06.09.2024 00:50 AM

Experts strongly urge against drinking alcohol while onboard an airplane. Read to learn more. According to a new study, consuming alcohol in conditions of low air pressure could negatively impact blood oxygen levels and heart rates.

How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain? Does It Kill Brain Cells?

02.19.2024 00:20 AM

Does alcohol consumption really kill brain cells? Read to find out. The thought of brain cells dying due to alcohol consumption is not new. While drinking alcohol could make one act like some brain cells have died, is this really the case? Alcohol Consumption When it comes to drinking, intake is categorized as moderate, heavy, or binge drinking.

How Does Quitting Alcohol Affect the Body of an 'Average' Drinker?

01.03.2024 05:25 AM

Quitting alcohol could yield physiological effects that are quite positive. Read to learn more. For those who are average alcohol drinkers, what happens to their bodies when they stop drinking altogether? Alcohol Intake When it comes to alcohol intake, it is hard to set the standard for what an "average" drinker is.

Binge Drinking: How Does It Affect Your Body?

12.19.2023 03:32 AM

The effects of binge drinking can stretch from the short to long run—and they aren't quite good. Read to learn more.

Beethoven's Mysterious Death: DNA Analysis of the Iconic Musician's Hair Reveals Hints About His Passing

03.22.2023 23:24 PM

Though Beethoven was previously thought to have died due to lead poisoning, a new DNA analysis reveals that his death may have been related to his hepatitis B infection and genetic risk for liver disease. Read to learn more.

Alcohol Use Disorder: How the Pandemic Affected Rising Death Rates Among Young Adults Due to This Condition?

05.17.2022 04:00 AM

Research revealed that deaths involving alcohol use disorder significantly increased during the pandemic. Find out how the health crisis affects mortality.

Cravings for Alcohol May Even Be More Irresistible During Withdrawal; Here's What a New Study About Environmental Stimuli Found

05.04.2022 08:00 AM

A new study shows the environmental triggers that make cravings for alcohol stronger during withdrawal. Here’s what researchers found in their research on mice.

4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Her Grandmother Forced Her to Drink Whiskey; How Dangerous is Alcohol Consumption to Kids?

04.25.2022 05:48 AM

A four-year-old girl died after she was forced by her grandmother to finish a bottle of whiskey. Find out the danger of this alcoholic drink on children.

Alcohol Has No Health Benefit, Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk Even When Taken in Moderation

04.02.2022 00:21 AM

Alcohol consumption has no real heart health benefit because even a small amount could increase risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more to know the details.

Monkeys Found to Consume Alcohol; Hints Human Passion for Booze

04.01.2022 08:00 AM

A new study found that monkeys actually consume alcohol from fruits. Read more about the ethanol diet of primates, and what it offers to the study of human's love for booze.

Increased Number of People in Waiting List for Liver Transplant Linked to Increased Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19 Pandemic

10.27.2021 00:26 AM

University of Michigan researchers found that the number of people who received a liver transplant or were put on waiting lists increased by 50% during the pandemic compared to pre-pandemic times.

Vegetarians Who Smoke, Drink Alcohol Still Healthier Than Meat-Eaters [Study]

05.26.2021 00:21 AM

A new study recently found that vegetarians who are smokers and alcohol drinkers appear to be healthier compared to meat-eaters who also smoke and drink alcoholic beverages.

Drinking Wine Leads to Lesser Risk of Cataract Surgery, British Study Says

03.31.2021 08:51 AM

A British study links alcohol consumption to a lower risk of cataract surgery. Drinking 14 units of alcohol a week, specifically red wine, could lead to a lesser chance of having a cataract, findings from a new British study reveals.

Researchers Identify How Activity in the Amydala Drives Alcohol Use Disorder

11.17.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reveals what brain activity drives such behavior and opens possible therapies for people with drinking problems.

Survey Shows Alcohol Consumption During Pandemic Drastically Increases

09.30.2020 08:00 AM

Alcohol consumption in the United States has significantly increased during the pandemic. Experts raise concerns over physical and mental health issues, particularly in women.

Passing Out Drunk Could Double Risks of Dementia

09.10.2020 08:40 AM

A new study warns that losing consciousness from alcoholic excess, or passing out drunk, may double risks of developing dementia later in life.

New Smartphone App Can Tell If You're Drunk

08.18.2020 06:49 AM

A new smartphone app can reportedly tell when someone is already drunk, based on their ability to still walk straight.

Drunkorexia: 83% of Female University Students are Involved in Dangerous 'Drunkorexic' Behaviors: Study

05.17.2020 22:06 PM

Researchers have found that a shocking 83% of female university students in Australia go through drunkorexic behaviors. Additionally, more than 28 percent of the students were routinely skipping meals on purpose for binge drinking episodes.

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