Marijuana vs Alcohol – Is Cannabis Better for Health Than Drinking?
Comment on this story comment Q: I keep hearing about people quitting alcohol and switching to cannabis because they think it’s better for them. Is […]
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For sleep apnea, cut down on junk food and alcohol, research shows
Comment on this story comment Every night, millions of people lose sleep due to obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic condition that causes periodic pauses in […]
Just ONE wine or beer a day can increase your risk of stroke by a FIFTH, according to research
Just ONE wine or beer a day can increase your risk of stroke by a FIFTH, research shows People who drank 105g of alcohol per […]
Why do some people just not get hangovers?
If you have a friend who seems completely immune to the dreaded symptoms of a hangover, it’s probably thanks to their genes. Many have heard […]
Teens are getting into vapes and weed and losing interest in alcohol and other drugs
photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) Teens have been using drugs less and less in recent decades, with two notable exceptions, new research shows this week. Reported levels […]
Spironolactone may help treat alcohol use disorders: study
picture: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A joint heart and blood pressure drug could be used as a second measure to treat alcohol use disorders, new government-led research […]
Mood affects alcohol cravings differently in men and women
Summary: A person’s mood, in addition to alcohol-related cues, contributes to alcohol cravings in men and women in opposite ways. Source: Alcoholism Research Society Drinkers’ […]
One dose of alcohol is enough to change the brain
Summary: A single dose of alcohol permanently changes the structure of synapses and the dynamics of mitochondria, researchers report. Source: University of Cologne A research […]
Increased alcohol consumption linked to higher risk of cancer in new study
The study found that people who increased their drinking had a higher risk of all cancers, including alcohol-related cancers, than the group who didn’t change […]
Jennette McCurdy says she was photographed in a bikini after being exposed to alcohol as a child actress
Jennette McCurdy, best known for her role in iCarly is revealingly new abuse She had to persevere as a child actress. In a New York […]