Asparagus May Ease Hangover
Health - August 28, 2009
The veggie seems to ease troubles 'the day after' and protect liver from damage, experts say
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Southern Methodist University Upset About 'Fan Cans'
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - August 28, 2009
A Bud Light ad campaign that puts school colors on beer cans is stirring debate on many campuses.
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For Women, Closing the Drunk Driving Gap Is Not Progress
By
Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - August 24, 2009
DWI equality should not be taken as a sign of anything good.
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Pot Might Blunt Damage of Binge Drinking
Health - August 21, 2009
Study found those who also smoked showed less damage to brain's white matter
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Survey Finds Binge Drinking Among Older People, Too
Health - August 17, 2009
Often unrecognized problem can escalate risks, experts say
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Web Is Becoming One-Stop Shopping for Health Help
Health - August 16, 2009
For support, advice or treatment, online interventions now await
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Wine May Shield Breast Cancer Patients From Radiation Side Effects
Health - August 14, 2009
Italian study suggests its natural antioxidants protect the skin
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Boozing Blunts Ability to Read Faces
Health - August 13, 2009
It affects areas of the brain needed to perceive feelings, study finds
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Folk Medicine Therapy May Prevent Alcoholic Relapse
Health - August 12, 2009
Study in rodents used synthetic form of substance found in the kudzu vine
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Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
Health - August 7, 2009
Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers
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HIV Plus Alcohol Hampers Short-Term Memory
Health - July 24, 2009
Problems with learning new information can disrupt treatment, expert says
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Alcohol and Trauma: Blood Test Gets to the Truth
Health - July 24, 2009
Taking samples from accident patients may offer a medical heads-up, study says
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Perception May Affect Drinking by College Students
Health - July 20, 2009
What they think peers are doing seems to matter, expert surmise
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Fetal Alcohol Disorders Often Misdiagnosed as ADHD
Health - July 17, 2009
Behavioral difficulties can look the same, researchers note
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The Skinny on Alcoholic Beverages and Weight Loss
By
Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - July 17, 2009
Whether you drink may not be as important as how you drink.
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Teen Behaviors Stem From Genetics, Environment
Health - July 16, 2009
When it comes to drinking and acting out, genes alone aren't destiny, study finds
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Moderate Drinking Might Guard Against Alzheimer's
Health - July 13, 2009
But only among those who are not cognitively impaired, study finds
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Heavy Drinking Linked to Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Health - July 13, 2009
Consumption also appears to undercut effect of cancer-prevention drug
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Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
Health - July 10, 2009
Government study finds gains and losses
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Study Pinpoints Risk Factors for Death in Young Stroke Victims
Health - July 9, 2009
Many can be modified, treated to improve odds, experts say
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Family History Key to Psychiatric Disorder Risk
Health - July 7, 2009
A look at the relatives reveals clues about course of illness, prognosis, research shows
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Increasing Alcohol Use Tied to More Hospitalization
Health - July 1, 2009
Heavy drinkers were affected most, but link holds for even mild use, study finds
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Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
Health - June 25, 2009
One in 25 deaths is drinking-related, study finds
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Program Helps 1st Graders Stay Safe Long-Term
Health - June 19, 2009
It cut odds for substance abuse, violence by the time they reached 5th grade
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