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Unhealthy Drinking Widespread Around the World
March 4, 2013 A new study shows that alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, despite the fact most adults worldwide abstain from ... > full story -
Studies Advance Knowledge of HIV Impact on Hepatitis C Infection and Genes That May Thwart Hepatitis C Infection
March 4, 2013 Infectious disease experts have found that among people infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), co-infection with HIV, speeds damage and scarring of liver tissue by almost a ... > full story -
New Study Shows Cannabis Effects on Driving Skills
March 1, 2013 Cannabis is second only to alcohol for causing impaired driving and motor vehicle accidents. In 2009, 12.8% of young adults reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs and in the 2007 ... > full story -
British Children More Exposed to Alcohol Promotion Than Adults, Experts Warn
February 28, 2013 Children in Britain are more exposed to alcohol promotion than adults and need much stronger protection, warn ... > full story -
Eating Junk Food While Pregnant May Make Your Child a Junk Food Addict
February 28, 2013 A healthy diet during pregnancy is critical to the future health of your children. New research suggests that pregnant mothers who consume junk food cause developmental changes of the opioid ... > full story -
Just a Drop? Alcohol Consumption Much Higher Than Reported in England
February 26, 2013 Alcohol consumption could be much higher than previously thought, with more than three quarters of people in England drinking in excess of the recommended daily alcohol limit, according to a new ... > full story -
Police and Firefighters at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events
February 26, 2013 New research suggests that exposure to diverse types of traumatic events among protective services workers is a risk factor for new onset of psychopathology and alcohol use ... > full story -
Pain Can Be a Relief
February 26, 2013 When something causes less pain than expected it is even possible for it to feel pleasant, a new study reveals. These findings may one day play a key role in treating pain and substance ... > full story -
Cortisone Can Increase Risk of Acute Pancreatitis
February 25, 2013 A new study shows that cortisone -- a hormone used in certain medicines -- increases the risk of acute pancreatitis. According to the researchers, they suggest that patients treated with cortisone in ... > full story -
Fruit Flies Force Their Young to Drink Alcohol for Their Own Good
February 22, 2013 When fruit flies sense parasitic wasps in their environment, they lay their eggs in an alcohol-soaked environment, essentially forcing their larvae to consume booze as a drug to combat the deadly ... > full story
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