Older female veterans with alcohol use disorder were three times more likely to develop dementia than women without alcohol use disorder, according to study findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Sun exposure is the leading risk factor for developing melanoma. And there's evidence that alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer, too.
A new study shows a link between being able to see green spaces from your home and reduced cravings for alcohol, cigarettes, and harmful foods.
Women living with HIV are less likely than men to achieve viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy. Reduction in alcohol use is a possible strategy to improve health outcomes in women with HIV...
Drinking alcohol in moderation is typically safe for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the Arthritis Foundation, drinking alcohol in moderation is usually safe, and may even reduce certain types of inflammation.
Each year 3 million lives are lost due to harmful use of alcohol. The WHO global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol seeks to improve the health and social outcomes for individuals, families and communities, with considerably reduced morbidity and mortality due to harmful use of alcohol and their ensuing social consequences.
A new study from the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has revealed that abstaining from alcohol may greatly improve the quality of life for women. The research suggests that even moderate drinking can have a negative impact on mental well-being.
Alcohol begins affecting a person's brain as soon as it enters the bloodstream. In a healthy person, the liver quickly filters alcohol, helping the body get rid of the drug.
In the U.S. state policies pertaining to alcohol use during pregnancy have been in effect for more than 40 years.
PISCATAWAY, NJ - Each year, one in five U.S. adults -- an estimated 53 million people -- experience harm because of someone else's drinking, according to new research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.