More Evidence That Alcohol Hinders Good Sleep
2011-08-15
In heavier drinkers especially, a nightcap may lead to insomnia, researchers sayContinue Reading
Sexual Assault Doesn't Cause Binge Drinking in Girls: Study
2011-07-29
But such alcohol abuse may put them at risk for sexual victimization and post-traumatic stressContinue Reading
Teens Face Own Battles When Parent Goes to War
2011-07-22
Boys at risk of substance abuse, girls more likely to become depressed, researchers sayContinue Reading
Alcohol Affects Left, Right Heart Chambers Differently
2011-07-15
Small amounts lead to decrease in function in chamber that pumps blood to rest of the body, study saysContinue Reading
Drinking Alcohol May Prolong, Not Relieve, Stress
2011-07-15
Stress can also change how booze makes a person feel and boost the desire for alcohol, study showsContinue Reading
Binge Drinking May Impair Teen Brain Development
2011-07-15
Too much booze can affect performance in school, sports, and girls are more vulnerable, study saysContinue Reading
Rat Study Shows How Binge Drinking Harms Memory
2011-07-14
Research suggests heavy boozing affects certain receptors on brain cellsContinue Reading
Bettering Social Status Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk
2011-07-12
For poor or disadvantaged people, the risk goes down as they move up the ladder of success, study findsContinue Reading
Alcohol, Water Sports Can Be Deadly Mix
2011-07-10
Experts urge swimmers, boaters, surfers not to drink during water activitiesContinue Reading
July 4 Weekend Dangerous for Underage Boys Who Drink: Report
2011-06-30
ER visits double for young males when alcohol is involved, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blackouts Linked to Future Drinking Injuries in College Students
2011-06-30
One or two blackouts increased the risk of drinking injury by nearly 60%, study foundContinue Reading
Addiction Starts Early in American Society, Report Finds
2011-06-29
90% of those hooked on alcohol, tobacco, drugs starting using them before age 18, research showsContinue Reading
Lifestyle Changes Might Alter Breast Cancer Rates
2011-06-27
Study authors recommend drinking less, exercising more and losing weightContinue Reading