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Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

The long-term effects of flooding on mortality.

10 May 2024

Frequent salt addition at the table increases gastric cancer risk by 41%

Addition of salt to food at the table and risk of developing stomach cancer.

10 May 2024

Researchers unveil digital 'alcohol twin' to predict drinking risks and guide personalized interventions

Digital twin model simulates real-life alcohol consumption patterns and links them to long-term biomarkers, aiding eHealth strategies to curb dangerous drinking habits. The model captures complex physiological interactions between food, beverages, and alcohol metabolism.

9 May 2024

Study uncovers alcohol's damaging effects on brain cells through oxidative stress

Alcohol exposure leads to accumulation of oxidatively damaged proteins in neuronal cells. Differentiated cells are more susceptible to alcohol-induced oxidative protein damage despite higher resistance to cytotoxicity.

9 May 2024

Mouse-rat chimeras offer functional liver cells for transplantation

Liver disease, due to viral infections, alcohol abuse, obesity, or cancer, accounts for 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide.

9 May 2024

Study shows steep rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations

Colorectal cancer incidence has steadily increased among younger people in the U.S. over the last two decades, with the youngest seeing the most dramatic jumps, according to a study scheduled for presentation at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024.

9 May 2024

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

The relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) intake and all-cause and cause-specific death.

9 May 2024

Cross-species liver cell growth could represent a solution to transplant shortage

Liver disease, due to viral infections, alcohol abuse, obesity, or cancer, accounts for 1 in every 25 deaths worldwide.

8 May 2024

Social media use linked to rising teen mental health issues, study reveals

Researchers detail how social media can shape behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological changes in adolescents, increasing their vulnerability to mental health issues.

8 May 2024

Study reveals the lifelong toll of childhood maltreatment

A study examining childhood maltreatment in Australia has revealed the shocking burden for Australians, estimating it causes up to 40 percent of common, life-long mental health conditions.

8 May 2024

THC detected in breast milk of cannabis-using mothers, study shows

When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk they produced.

8 May 2024

High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk

In Asian countries, where high-salt foods are popular, the link between high salt consumption and stomach cancer has already been proven.

8 May 2024

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

A growing number of states and territories in the United States have legalized medical and recreational cannabis use.

7 May 2024

Parental monitoring key to preventing teenagers' substance use

Teenagers are less likely to drink, smoke or use drugs when their parents keep tabs on their activities--but not necessarily because kids are more likely to be punished for substance use, suggests a new study in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

7 May 2024

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

The relationship between food security and ideal cardiovascular health while addressing disparities across minoritized groups.

7 May 2024

Study links early-life tobacco exposure to accelerated aging, urging preventive action

A recent study in Science Advances found that early-life tobacco exposure, including in-utero and early smoking initiation, accelerates biological aging, emphasizing the importance of reducing exposure to improve health outcomes.

6 May 2024

Scientists employ geology tool to detect atomic fingerprints of cancer

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder and Princeton University have, for the first time, employed a tool often used in geology to detect the atomic fingerprints of cancer.

6 May 2024

Study finds sociodemographic variables to be the most robust predictors of substance use initiation

New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, examined a broad range of potential predictors of substance use among adolescents and found sociodemographic variables were the most robust predictors of substance use initiation.

6 May 2024

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Whether a smartphone application (app) for maintaining personal health records encouraged physical activity, improved step counts, and glycemic control.

6 May 2024

Study reveals decrease in alcohol use among young adults during COVID-19

The effects of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on young individuals' alcohol usage and difficulties.

6 May 2024

Alcohol News and Research

Can living in flood-prone areas increase your risk of death?

Frequent salt addition at the table increases gastric cancer risk by 41%

Researchers unveil digital 'alcohol twin' to predict drinking risks and guide personalized interventions

Study uncovers alcohol's damaging effects on brain cells through oxidative stress

Mouse-rat chimeras offer functional liver cells for transplantation

Study shows steep rise in colorectal cancer among younger populations

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods linked to elevated mortality risk

Cross-species liver cell growth could represent a solution to transplant shortage

Social media use linked to rising teen mental health issues, study reveals

Study reveals the lifelong toll of childhood maltreatment

THC detected in breast milk of cannabis-using mothers, study shows

High salt consumption linked to 40% higher stomach cancer risk

Study reveals perceived risk of weekly cannabis use among women of childbearing age with disabilities

Parental monitoring key to preventing teenagers' substance use

Cardiovascular health is intricately linked to the food security status of minoritized groups

Study links early-life tobacco exposure to accelerated aging, urging preventive action

Scientists employ geology tool to detect atomic fingerprints of cancer

Study finds sociodemographic variables to be the most robust predictors of substance use initiation

Can monitoring and encouraging physical activity through phone-based apps improve glycemic control and weight loss in type 2 diabetes patients?

Study reveals decrease in alcohol use among young adults during COVID-19

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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