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Alcohol Use Frequently Overlooked Before Surgery
Health
- July 23, 2008
Patients with a problem 3 to 4 times more likely to face complications, study says
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Three Penn State Bars Face Scrutiny
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 21, 2008
City Council debates what should happen to establishments some consider a nuisance.
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Fewer Ohio Students Caught Drinking
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 18, 2008
From three years ago, number of judicial offenses drops by more than half.
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Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Endangers Neurotrophin Levels
Health
- July 18, 2008
These peptides are critical for normal development of the brain, study says
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Many Recovering Alcoholics Depend on Coffee, Cigarettes
Health
- July 18, 2008
But smoking may increase the likelihood of relapse, expert says
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Loud Music in Bars Hastens Drinking
Health
- July 18, 2008
French researchers say blasting tunes makes patrons down more alcohol in less time
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Research Finds Causal Link Between Ending Drinking, Depression
Health
- July 18, 2008
But giving mice on the wagon an antidepressant restored brain's ability to make new cells
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Anti-Drinking Policies Called Futile
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 15, 2008
Penn State and Iowa students weigh in on local attempts to curb underage drinking.
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Wii Beer Pong Game Denounced by Frat Advisers
By Alison Go -
The Paper Trail
- July 15, 2008
Group says game glorifies binge drinking and especially criticizes its teen rating.
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Alcohol's Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
Health
- July 10, 2008
Amount that may be beneficial for men is not good for women, study says
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Blue Laws: Easing Up on Sunday Liquor Sales
By Justin Ewers -
Nation & World
- July 8, 2008
Throwing out Prohibition-era laws means more revenue for states.
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How to Stay Out of the ER This Summer
Health
- July 5, 2008
Common sense and caution guarantee outdoor fun stays healthy, expert says
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Health Buzz: Salmonella Update and Other Health News
Health
- July 2, 2008
Sunscreen safety, who's using illegal narcotics, and preventing teens from drinking and driving
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Tough Underage Drinking Laws Saving Lives
Health
- July 1, 2008
Study finds raising drinking age, cracking down on fake IDs mean fewer fatalities on the road
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How to Stop Teens From Drinking and Driving
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- July 1, 2008
Stripping drivers of their licenses if they use fake IDs works. Other measures fall short.
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Want to Know the Calorie Content of Your Favorite Drink?
Health
- June 30, 2008
Reports tells how many carbs and calories are in 26 best-selling alcoholic beverages
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Health Buzz: HIV in Men and Other Health News
Health
- June 27, 2008
Teens and alcohol, foiling sudden cardiac death, an intriguing weapon against migraines.
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Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults
Health
- June 26, 2008
Federal survey finds some getting alcohol from their parents
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Prescribed Meds Still Best Treatment for Alcoholism
Health
- June 20, 2008
Study comparing drug, behavioral therapies found medications cut withdrawal, urge to drink
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'Hazardous Drinking' More Common Than Thought
Health
- June 20, 2008
Finnish study urges this 3rd category be added to diagnoses of alcohol disorders
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Health Buzz: More Salmonella Cases and Other Health News
Health
- June 19, 2008
A weight-loss breakfast, avoiding a surprise heart attack, and excessive servings of booze
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Bar Drinks Pack More Punch Than Thought
Health
- June 18, 2008
Glasses of wine, beer and spirits bigger than the standard, study finds
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Boosting Brain Protein Quickly Cut Excessive Drinking
Health
- June 13, 2008
New approach stopped desire to imbibe in as little as 10 minutes, animal study finds
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A Pill to Cure Alcoholism?
By Lindsay Chura -
Health
- June 13, 2008
A new treatment may offer hope to millions of people battling alcohol addiction
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