WEDNESDAY, Jan. 31, 2018 (HealthDay News) — “Rent-a-drip” IV lounges are popping up across the country, promising speedy recovery for hangover sufferers, jet lag victims and others seeking an intravenous solution to modern dilemmas. But experts say these lounges are at best a waste of money and at worst potentiallyContinue Reading
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Men who started drinking in their teens are at increased risk for liver disease, Swedish researchers report. “Our study showed that how much you drink in your late teens can predict the risk of developing cirrhosis later in life,” said lead investigator Dr.Continue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Wine and spirits are tallied in the “empty calories” column because they lack any nutritional benefits. Add cream or soda to make a mixed drink and you can more than double the caloric damage. So how can you enjoy a cocktail without wreckingContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Jan. 6, 2018 (HealthDay News) — For those still open to adding to their list of New Year’s resolutions, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering its top 10 healthy suggestions. First, Americans should make an effort to cut back on sugary drinks, medical experts advise. Diabetes screening isContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Dec. 29, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Excess drinking on New Year’s Eve can lead to a painful morning after, with no sure-fire cure available. But helpful strategies for treating a hangover do exist. Hangover symptoms — headache, nausea and dizziness — occur when the body withdraws from alcohol andContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Dec. 14, 2017 (HealthDay News) — You love social gatherings, but you’re not a social drinker. Peer pressure can make it harder when you want to abstain for health or religious reasons, for instance. And while you might be OK telling one or two people about your reasons forContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Wonder why people seem to be drinking more these days? Perhaps it’s the size of their wine glass. British researchers suggest there’s a connection between the rise in drinking — especially wine — in the U.K. since the 1960s and expanding wine glassContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Raising one particular tax just might have a public health benefit. The tax in question? States’ alcohol excise tax. In the United States, those taxes have not kept pace with inflation, which could limit their public health benefits, researchers report. In inflation-adjusted dollars,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Dec. 4, 2017 (HealthDay News) — With the traditional flood of holiday parties and festivities approaching, chances to drink excessively increase. So, what to do? Start by taking a closer look, now, at your drinking habits, one mental health expert suggests. “The holidays generate both positive and negative emotions,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 27, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Using marijuana when you have HIV could lead to problems with brain function if you also abuse alcohol or drugs, a new study finds. “People with HIV infection have many reasons to have cognitive dysfunction, from the virus itself to medications for HIVContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Nov. 16, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Don’t want to look old before your time? A new study suggests that heavy drinking and smoking — besides posing serious health risks — make people look older than they actually are. The research tracked more than 11,500 Danish adults, aged 21 toContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Holiday parties are fun social gatherings, but they can also be diet disasters. Here’s how to enjoy yourself while sparing yourself hundreds of extra calories. First, eat healthy in the hours leading up to the party. Focus on lean protein, whole grains andContinue Reading
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The American dream of success is a lot harder to attain for teenagers who use pot and alcohol, especially if they become substance abusers, a new study reports. Teen pot smokers and drinkers struggle to achieve some of the hallmarks of adult success,Continue Reading
Impact on drunk driving rate varied city to city, study foundContinue Reading