Heavy drinking linked to increased risk of brain lesions
Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline ...
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Medical cannabis may help reduce cravings and improve recovery outcomes
A new pilot study from UBC Okanagan and Thompson Rivers University examined how medically supervised cannabis use in a residential ...
Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study ...
Glutamate key to unlocking liver regeneration after acute damage
The liver is a vital organ, crucial to digestion, metabolism and the elimination of toxins. It has a unique ability, ...
Night owls at greater risk for depression due to sleep and lifestyle factors
Mindfulness, total sleep quality, and alcohol consumption may help explain why people who stay up late have a greater risk ...
White wine vs. red wine: Which poses a greater cancer risk?
Think red wine is safer? A new study shows both red and white wines carry similar cancer risks—but white wine ...
Study links Doomsday Clock to mortality and mental health
Since 1947, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) has used the metaphor of the Doomsday Clock as a means ...
Study questions the health benefits of red wine over white wine
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier ...
Fentanyl poisonings among children in the U.S. increase sharply over eight years
Incidents of children in the U.S. being poisoned by the synthetic opioid fentanyl "increased and became more severe", a new ...
Low-dose semaglutide reduces alcohol consumption and cravings in early trial
Study finds significant reductions in drinks per drinking day and alcohol craving, with potential benefits for smoking reduction Study: Once-Weekly ...