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In One Baltimore Neighborhood, Curbing Liquor Sales Hours Slashed Crime Rates
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2024 – Cutting back on late-night alcohol sales might help curb crime in violence-ridden neighborhoods, a new report claims. Murders dropped by half (51%) within a month after...
Sports Gambling, Binge Drinking a Dangerous Duo for Health
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 2024 – People who gamble on sports are more likely to be binge drinkers as well, a new report finds. Both women and men who bet on sports were at least twice as likely to binge...
Binge Drinking Boosts Heart Risks, Especially for Women
THURSDAY, March 28, 2024 – Imbibing more than a drink per day significantly raises heart risks for all, but binge drinking is especially harmful, particularly for women, new research shows. “When it ...
U.S. Deaths Linked to Alcohol Keep Rising, Especially Among Women
THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 2024 – Deaths where alcohol played a key role climbed sharply in recent years, hitting women even harder than men, new government data shows. Between 2016 and 2021 (the latest...
Stress Main Factor Driving Teens to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol
FRIDAY, Feb. 9, 2024 – American teenagers cite stress as the leading reason they might get drunk or high, a new report reveals. That only underscores the need for better adolescent mental health...
Reddit Posts Show Ozempic, Wegovy Cutting Users' Alcohol Use
TUESDAY, Jan. 9, 2024 – Social media is abuzz with the possibility that newfangled weight loss drugs can also reduce cravings for alcohol, a new study says. Across a number of Reddit threads, users...
Tips From an Expert as You Start 'Dry January'
TUESDAY, Jan. 2, 2024 – Many folks’ New Year resolutions include having a Dry January, and that’s a wise move, experts say. Taking even a one-month break from booze can lead to significant imp...
Dreaming of a 'Dry January'? An Expert Offers Tips
THURSDAY, Dec. 28 – As the New Year approaches, many will commit to a trend called "Dry January," where you stop drinking for a month to get more healthy. For years, it's been a tall order to...
Homeless Americans Face 16 Times the Odds for Sudden Death
TUESDAY, Oct. 24, 2023 – Life on the streets can be deadly, with homeless Americans 16 times more likely to die suddenly than their peers, a new study says. “Homeless individuals die young, at a m...
New Technology Could Predict Your Teen Driver's Risk for a Crash
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – When your teen gets a driver’s license, you'll likely have mixed emotions. While you’re off the hook for carpools, it’s scary to think about your baby behind the wheel. Now, a...
Alcohol Use Not Tied to Sustained Virologic Response With Hepatitis C Treatment
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Alcohol use is not associated with lower odds of sustained virologic response (SVR) among patients initiating direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy for chronic hepatitis C...
Climate Change's Hotter Days Could Bring More Alcohol, Drug Crises
TUESDAY, Sept. 26, 2023 – Sweltering temperatures appear to fuel drug-related hospital visits, a problem that could be worsening with climate change, a new study suggests. “We saw that during p...
Acute Pancreatitis May Progress to Chronic With Sustained Heavy Alcohol Use
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2023 – Many patients with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) and acute pancreatitis (AP) have high lifetime cumulative drinking and heavy daily alcohol use, suggesting disease...
Heavy Drinking Tied to Dangerous Buildup of Fat Around Heart, Liver
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2023 – Before pouring another drink, consider this sobering new research: Heavy drinkers can develop fat around the heart, leading to heart failure and other cardiac problems. This...
Parent Drinking Behaviors Linked to Adolescent Drinking
THURSDAY, Sept. 14, 2023 – Parent drinking behaviors, specifically frequent drinking and binge drinking, are associated with increased odds of drinking among adolescents, according to a study...
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