8 years after the adoption of the WHO European Action Plan on Alcohol (EAPA), 1,2 the region has the highest prevalence of drinkers, heavy episodic drinking, alcohol consumption per capita, and the lowest proportion of abstainers, compared with other WHO region.
Health experts have revealed the real reasons why drinking alcohol can lead to unexpected calories - and it's not just due to 'sugary' mixed drinks and 'high carb' beer.
Alcohol consumption is a major cause of chronic liver disease in the United States, and binge drinking is emerging as a significant contributor to liver injury.
AMES, Iowa – More women are drinking alcohol and an Iowa State University research team is working to understand why.
Mothers who drink moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy may be changing their babies' DNA, according to a Rutgers-led study.
In many areas of health policy, the best of intentions can lead to more harm than good. Such is the case with America’s approach to alcohol and pregnancy.
Parents and teenagers often find it difficult to talk about sex and alcohol, but a new study suggests that doctors can help.
BETHESDA, Md-As college students arrive on campus this fall, it's a time of new experiences, new friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
As the legalization of medical marijuana and marijuana use are both on the rise in the United States, people are not necessarily using alcohol less and may be unaware of the risks of combining alcohol and marijuana, according to researchers.
And people who smoke cigarettes or have an evening drink may be cheating themselves out of some important deep slumber.