Alcoholism
Heavy Drinking in Pregnancy Linked to Host of Problems in Children
Even in kids without fetal alcohol syndrome, study found higher risk for mental abnormalities
July 23, 2012read on->Alcohol Poses Serious Risks for Those With Diabetes
If you drink, diabetes association recommends having a snack at the same time
July 20, 2012read on->The Health Benefits, and Risks, of Alcohol
Moderate consumption may help the heart, but perils also exist
July 20, 2012read on->1 in 13 Pregnant Women Drinks, CDC Says
Binge drinking also a problem among a small minority of moms-to-be, new study finds
July 19, 2012read on->Alcohol May Not Be Kind to the Aging Brain
Studies suggest potential problems, like memory issues, but don’t prove a link
July 18, 2012read on->Money Woes Weaken the Institution of Marriage: Study
Poverty, alcohol and drugs — not lack of values — affect whether people get married or divorced
July 12, 2012read on->Ladies, Drink to Your (Bone) Health
Alcohol may help prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, researchers say
July 11, 2012read on->Moderate Drinking May Cut Women’s Odds for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study
More than 3 weekly glasses of beer, wine or liquor halved risk of the autoimmune disease
July 11, 2012read on->Aging Boomers’ Mental Health Woes Will Swamp Health System: Report
U.S. not equipped to handle growing number of seniors with mental health, substance use issues, researchers say
July 10, 2012read on->40 Million Americans Addicted to Cigarettes, Alcohol or Drugs
About 16 percent of Americans aged 12 and older are hooked
June 28, 2012read on->Red Wine, Weather May Trigger Migraines
Studies found certain wine varieties, cold outdoor temperatures had strongest effects
June 23, 2012read on->‘Moderate’ Drinking During Pregnancy Has No Effect on Young Children: Study
But experts caution that the results are no green light for moms-to-be to drink
June 20, 2012read on->Some May Drink More After Weight-Loss Surgery: Study
It’s not clear whether gastric procedures boost the risk
June 18, 2012read on->State Laws Cut Teen Drinking and Driving, Large Study Shows
Graduated licensing and use-alcohol-and-lose laws have made a big difference
June 15, 2012read on->Heavy Drinking, Smoking Won’t Harm Men’s Sperm: Study
But the data should not give would-be dads the green light to pursue unhealthy lifestyles, experts say
June 13, 2012read on->Depressed Teens Who Respond to Treatment Less Likely to Abuse Drugs
Improvement within 12 weeks is a positive sign, study finds
June 7, 2012read on->No Progress in Reducing U.S. Motorcycle Deaths: Report
Recommendations include more helmet use, encouraging all drivers to share the road
May 22, 2012read on->Injury-Linked Deaths Vary Widely Among States
Report finds too few states require proven safety policies that would save lives
May 22, 2012read on->Underage Drinkers Can Easily Order Alcohol From the Internet
Study found young online buyers were successful nearly half the time
May 18, 2012read on->Many Women Still Smoke During Pregnancy
New study finds white moms-to-be are more likely to light up than blacks, Hispanics
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