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Alcohol Mixed With Diet Drinks May Increase Intoxication More Than Alcohol and Regular Drinks
February 5, 2013 A person's breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) after drinking is influenced by factors such as food. New findings show that mixing alcohol with a diet soft drink can result in a higher BrAC than ... > full story -
Excessive Alcohol Use When You’re Young Could Have Lasting Impacts on Your Brain
January 30, 2013 There is growing evidence for the lasting impact of alcohol on the brain. Excessive alcohol use accounts for 4% of the global burden of disease, and binge drinking particularly is becoming an ... > full story -
Beer's Bitter Compounds Could Help Brew New Medicines
January 29, 2013 Researchers using a century-old technique have determined the precise configuration of substances from hops that give beer its distinctive flavor. That could lead to formulation of new ... > full story -
New Way to Identify 'Smoked' Grapes and Wines
January 23, 2013 With climate change sparking concern about an increased risk of wildfires, scientists are reporting development of a way to detect grapes exposed to smoke from those fires, which otherwise could be ... > full story -
Brain Protein Called Vimentin Can Indicate Damage to the Hippocampus Following Binge Drinking
January 22, 2013 Binge drinking is known to increase the risk of developing dementia and/or brain damage. A new study used rodents to test markers of neurodegeneration to determine a threshold for brain damage. The ... > full story -
Red Wine Could Mask Testosterone Levels, Experts Warn
January 7, 2013 Red wine could give athletes and players a boost in the sports arena by increasing the amount of performance-enhancing hormone testosterone in their bodies, according to researchers in the ... > full story -
Cup Color Influences the Taste of Hot Chocolate
January 3, 2013 Hot chocolate tastes better in an orange or cream colored cup than in a white or red one, new research has shown. The study adds to recent research demonstrating how our senses perceive food in a ... > full story -
Even in Same Vineyard, Different Microbes May Create Variations in Wine Grapes
December 26, 2012 Choosing the perfect wine may soon involve more than just knowing the perfect vintage and chateau. Differences in the microbes present on grapes even in different parts of the same vineyard may ... > full story -
Ophthalmologists Warn: Flying Champagne Corks Cause Serious, Blinding Eye Injuries Each Year
December 17, 2012 Warm bottles of champagne and improper cork-removal techniques cause serious, potentially blinding eye injuries each year, according experts. Champagne bottles contain pressure as high as 90 pounds ... > full story -
Impaired Executive Function May Exacerbate Impulsiveness and Risk of Developing Alcohol Dependence
December 14, 2012 Executive function (EF) guides complex behavior such as planning, decision-making, and response control. Alcohol dependence (AD) is known to impair EF. New findings indicate that increased ... > full story
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