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·December 11, 2015·4 min read

Moderate Drinking May Reduce Risk of Death in Early Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports on drinking moderate amounts of alcohol daily can prolong lifespan in people with early stage Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 6, 2016·4 min read

Pinpointing the Neurons That Tell the Brain When to Stop Drinking

A new study reports it may be possible to influence alcohol drinking behavior by activating specific neurons.

Featured Genetics

·November 29, 2016·9 min read

Study Zeros In on Gene That Limits Desire to Drink Alcohol

A new study reports researchers have identified a gene variant that appears to suppress the desire for some to drink alcohol.

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·November 10, 2017·4 min read

Frequent Alcohol Use Kills New Brain Cells in Adults: Females More Vulnerable

A new study reports on how neural stem cells in adult mice respond differently to alcohol exposure, and these changes are different depending on the sex of the animal.

Image shows people drinking around a table.

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·March 4, 2018·4 min read

Letting Kids Taste Alcohol May Lead to Drinking Problems in Late Adolescence

Researchers report allowing children to taste alcohol may lead to an increased risk of developing drinking problems during late adolescence.

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·April 13, 2018·6 min read

More Than Five Drinks a Week Could Shorten Lifespan

A new study reveals drinking more than five pints of beer or glasses of wine per week could decrease life expectancy. Drinking more than 10 alcoholic drinks a week is linked to a one to two year shortened life expectancy, researchers report.

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·November 14, 2018·5 min read

Colder, Darker Climates Increase Alcohol Consumption and Liver Disease

According to researchers, those who live in colder regions with less daytime sun light drink more alcohol than those who live in warm areas. Climate, researchers say, may impact the prevalence of alcoholism and alcoholic cirrhosis.

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·February 28, 2019·4 min read

Is Alcohol Consumption More Helpful Than Harmful? It Depends on Your Age

Researchers report younger people are more likely to die from alcohol consumption, where as older people are more likely to see health benefits from moderate drinking.

Featured Neuroscience

·April 1, 2019·4 min read

Brain growth inhibited by heavy alcohol use

Heavy drinking during adolescence negatively impacts brain development and growth. Chronic alcohol exposure reduces cerebral white matter and the development of the subcortical thalamus.

This image shows brain scans of the continued damage alcohol does to the brain

Featured Neuroscience

·April 3, 2019·5 min read

Alcohol-induced brain damage continues after alcohol is stopped

Contrary to popular belief that brain changes begin to normalize immediately after ceasing alcohol consumption, a new study reveals damage to the brain continues during the first weeks of abstinence.

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·April 7, 2019·7 min read

Moderate alcohol consumption does not protect against stroke

Contrary to popular belief, drinking 1 to 2 alcoholic drinks a day may not help protect against stroke. Researchers report blood pressure and stroke risk increase with alcohol consumption.