Posts Tagged ‘drinking’
Is spring break a stereotype gone wild?
PENN STATE (US) — Good or bad, college students’ behavior on spring break may not be much different from weekend activity on campus, say researchers. Continue…
Friday, January 18, 2013 11:18 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Sep 22, 2009 12:59 - 7 Comments
Age of first drink linked to alcoholism
WASHINGTON-ST. LOUIS (US)—The age at which a person takes a first drink may influence genes linked to alcoholism, making the youngest drinkers the most susceptible to severe problems, a new study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 11, 2009 14:35 - 0 Comments
Heavy boozing linked to multiple cancers
MCGILL (Canada)—Sobering findings by a research team connect heavy drinking of beer and spirits to six different cancers. People in the highest consumption category increased their risk of developing esophageal cancer sevenfold, colon cancer by 80 percent, and lung cancer by 50 percent. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 11, 2009 11:22 - 0 Comments
Texting teens: The 411 on drinking, drugs
UC IRVINE (US)—By using text messaging to follow kids in real time, researchers at the University of California, Irvine hope to get a rare glimpse into preteen decision-making about drugs and alcohol. (more…)
