New research reveals that the belief in moderate drinking’s health benefits is based on flawed…
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Alcohol typically refers to ethanol (ethyl alcohol), the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages. It is a psychoactive substance that is produced by the fermentation of sugars by yeast. In various social settings, alcohol is consumed as a beverage for its depressant effects, which can reduce anxiety, inhibition, and feelings of stress when consumed in moderate amounts. However, alcohol also impairs coordination, judgment, and reaction time, and its consumption can increase the risk of accidents, injuries, and other negative health outcomes. Chronic or excessive drinking is associated with serious health issues, including liver diseases, heart problems, and addiction, known as alcohol use disorder. Different cultures have different norms and laws regarding the production, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages, reflecting its complex role in society.
Two new, basic research studies in rodents (mice and rats) analyzed the impacts that alcohol…
Cornell researchers are addressing the common issue of a rotten egg smell in canned wines…
Scientists have developed a protein-based gel that breaks down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract without…
The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan…
A team of scientists is compiling a database to identify counterfeit spirits, which aims to…
Exploration of 3 million records uncovers connections between gene variants governing alcohol use and many…
A team from Scripps Research has demonstrated that reducing the activity of specific stress neurons…
A study conducted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili has discovered that a specific yeast…
Research reveals addiction has a genetic basis and is influenced by changes in brain gene…
Alcohol ranks as the world’s most widespread addictive substance. In the United States, the annual…
Researchers examine the efficacy of “Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing” (EMDR) therapy in treating adults with…
Those who binge drink and have a certain genetic makeup are six times more likely…
Recent research indicates that semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, could effectively…
Researchers at The Florey Institute have identified a brain chemical that could account for the…
Is there a link between heavy alcohol consumption and an increase in fat accumulation in…
Those with alcohol use disorder who consumed a high amount of liquor showed significant impairment…
Columbia Public Health researchers find that drug use-related hospital visits are driven in part by…