It is rare that scientists will come right out and say that something causes cancer, but here we are. By Beth Skwarecki, Life Hacker Most people have no idea that alcohol is known to contribute to cancer, but it’s been common knowledge among doctors and…
By John C.A. Manley Last August, I wrote an article asking why we expect the government to insist on informed consent for vaccines when they don’t do the same for alcohol: When someone goes into a pub, the bartender doesn’t hand them a consent form…
By Matt Agorist “The Science,” we have been told since March 2020, is the rigorous set of guidelines that must be “followed” with unquestioning obedience in order to reduce the spread, flatten the curve, return to normal, get our freedom back, end the lockdowns, or…
By Eef Hogervorst, Loughborough University and Aleksandra Gawor, Loughborough University Alcohol intoxication, particularly in Western cultures, is increasingly regarded as a socially acceptable behaviour, and excessive levels of alcohol consumption has been identified as a significant problem among university students. One study found that 45-69%…
By Mike Sygula Alcohol is one of the most widely used drugs in our society. So many of us use it to relax, socialize more, break the ice, etc. However, alcohol contributes to a lot of negative things in society. Domestic violence, addiction problems, depression,…
Study participants who regularly drank at harmful levels shown to consume six drinks per session, compared to two alcoholic beverages for those less regular binge drinkers Harmful drinking among adults increases the longer they spend at home in lockdown, according to a study published in…
By John Vibes A recent study suggests that binge drinking alcohol could seriously damage the brain in ways that increase the risk of cognitive-behavioral issues like anxiety. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Porto, found that just ten days of…
Study finds heavy drinking by women rises 41% American adults have sharply increased their consumption of alcohol during the shutdown triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, with women increasing their heavy drinking episodes (four or more drinks within a couple of hours) by 41%, according to…
By Tony Rao, King’s College London It’s a well-known fact that drinking too much alcohol can have a serious impact on your health, including damaging your liver. But how much is too much? For conditions such as liver cirrhosis, that’s usually more than 21 units…
By Eleftheria Kodosaki, Cardiff Metropolitan University Alcohol abuse is a serious problem worldwide. In England alone, over 350,000 alcohol-related hospital admissions – and over 5,000 alcohol-related deaths – were reported in 2018. Long-term alcohol abuse can have many harmful effects on our body. But one…
Light to moderate drinking may preserve brain function in older age, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The study examined the link between alcohol consumption and changes in cognitive function over time among middle-aged and older adults in the U.S. “We…
By Rebecca Ward, University of South Wales; Bev John, University of South Wales, and Gareth Roderique-Davies, University of South Wales In the UK, 21% of people are drinking more alcohol than they did before the pandemic, according to a recent survey. This follows a reported…
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Marijuana use among college students has been trending upward for years, but in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, use has jumped even higher. An Oregon State University study published today in Addiction shows that in states where marijuana was legalized by…
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Alcohol-related deaths are the third leading cause of preventable deaths in the US. Reflect On: Should we be glamorizing the consumption of alcohol in the media and in advertisements? Is it time to get real about the potentially life-threatening risks…
By Elias Marat For many adults, going to the bar is a regular pastime—if not the default social activity when going out for a night of socializing and hanging out. But for many people struggling to free themselves of addictions like alcoholism, it can be…
By Emily Nicholls, University of Portsmouth It looks like sobriety is having a moment in the spotlight, with drinking rates around the world on the decline – particularly among young people. In the UK, the amount of alcohol consumed per person actually peaked in the…
By Jean Strelitz, University of Cambridge People with type 2 diabetes are at a higher risk of getting cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke. Lifestyle factors, such as diet and physical activity, affect the risk of developing diabetes, but there has been little research…
By John Vibes According to a series of studies that have been conducted by researchers at the University of Florida over the past several years, alcohol is the real “gateway drug” for teens in the United States. This research finally gives some scientific opposition to…
By Arjun Walia April is National Alcohol Awareness Month, and the first weekend in April is Alcohol Free Weekend. This is a campaign to inform and change social norms about drinking. Every day hundreds of Americans die because of alcohol abuse and alcoholism, and thousands…
By Sofia Adamson Alcohol is such an ingrained part of our culture that we rarely consider the negative effects it may be having on our health and wellness. In fact, the most dangerous drugs in the world are alcohol and tobacco, yet both of these…
