Posts Tagged ‘alcohol’
Intervene early to cut college drinking
PENN STATE (US) — New tailored interventions can help prevent dangerous drinking during students’ first few weeks of college, a new study reports. Continue…
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Society & Culture - Oct 24, 2011 10:49 - 1 Comment
Alcohol brand names pop up on Top 40
U. PITTSBURGH (US) — The average U.S. adolescent is heavily exposed to alcohol brand references in popular music, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 20, 2011 6:01 - 0 Comments
Deadly crash: Canadian drivers less likely drunk
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Fatal motor vehicle crashes in the United States are much less likely to involve alcohol if the driver carries a Canadian license rather than a U.S. or Mexican license. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 18, 2011 10:39 - 1 Comment
Date’s friends may spur teens to drink
PENN STATE (US) — Teenagers are more influenced to drink alcohol by their date’s friends than they are by their own friends, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 9, 2011 10:26 - 0 Comments
Parents’ drinking raises DUI risk for kids
U. FLORIDA (US) — Parents who drink, even moderately, may increase the risk their children will grow up and drive under the influence as adults. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jul 6, 2011 12:13 - 0 Comments
Binge drinkers crave liquid courage
U. WASHINGTON (US) — The added social benefits of chattiness and charisma can trump the negative effects of too much alcohol for some binge drinkers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 22, 2011 10:57 - 0 Comments
Energy drinks give musicians added high
U. BUFFALO (US) — Musicians who consume energy drinks are more likely to abuse alcohol and prescription drugs, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - May 16, 2011 10:31 - 0 Comments
Hand sanitizers affect alcohol tests
U. FLORIDA (US) — Frequent use of hand sanitizers can cause a false positive result on certain types of tests that screen for alcohol use. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 24, 2011 14:20 - 0 Comments
Mother’s alcohol puts boys at risk
NORTHWESTERN (US) — A gene variation passed from the mother to her unborn son contributes to why some babies are born with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 22, 2011 10:47 - 0 Comments
Protein shields pancreas from alcohol
CARDIFF U. (UK) — A protein protects the pancreas against the effects of alcohol and may go as far as helping reduce the development of pancreatic cancer. (more…)
Society & Culture - Mar 4, 2011 11:48 - 0 Comments
Happy hour promotes after hour trouble
CARDIFF U. (UK) — Street violence by bar patrons can be attributed to promotions for reduced drinks and other specials, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 20, 2011 13:19 - 2 Comments
Final score: 8% fans leave stadium drunk
U. MINNESOTA (US) — Breathalyzer exams of fans after professional baseball and football games show that about 8 percent leave too drunk to drive legally. (more…)
Society & Culture - Dec 9, 2010 17:43 - 3 Comments
Alcohol, romance: Not always a bad mix
U. BUFFALO (US) — Drinking plays an important and sometimes unexpected role in young people’s relationships, having negative—and perhaps surprisingly—positive effects as well. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 19, 2010 11:40 - 3 Comments
Cheers! A few drinks protect the heart
U. ROCHESTER (US) — A well-known molecule, called Notch, may be why moderate drinking lowers the risk of heart disease, new research shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Nov 2, 2010 15:01 - 0 Comments
Alcohol: Children live what they learn
U. LEEDS (UK) — Parents are the most important influence on young children’s attitudes toward alcohol and appear successful in conveying positive messages about drinking in moderation. (more…)
Society & Culture - Oct 18, 2010 15:16 - 4 Comments
Students abroad: Drinking 101
U. WASHINGTON (US) — American students spending a semester abroad double how much they drink, upping their alcohol consumption from about four drinks per week to about eight. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2010 9:13 - 1 Comment
Is it OK to drink while pregnant?
UCL (UK) — Light drinking during pregnancy does not harm a young child’s behavioral or intellectual development, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 31, 2010 15:28 - 2 Comments
Drink a day keeps Grim Reaper away
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US)—Moderate drinking—about one to two drinks per day—reduces mortality among older and middle-aged adults. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 16, 2010 12:25 - 2 Comments
Do advertising bans deter youth?
PENN STATE (US)—Bans on alcohol and tobacco marketing are among the least effective tactics for combating underage drinking and smoking, a recent research review shows. (more…)
