Cardiac Consequences: New Research Explores Alcohol’s Influence on Heart Health
Two new, basic research studies in rodents (mice and rats) analyzed the impacts that alcohol may have on the heart. In a mouse study, abnormal…
Alcohol News
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.
Why Does Canned Wine Smell So Bad? Scientists Identify the Culprit
Cornell researchers are addressing the common issue of a rotten egg smell in canned wines by modifying their formulation and developing more durable liners to…
Alcohol’s Antidote: New Gel Neutralizes Booze in the Body
Scientists have developed a protein-based gel that breaks down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract without harming the body. In the future, people who take the…
New Research Reveals That Couples Who Drink Together Live Longer
The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan researcher. In a recent study published in The Gerontologist, Kira…
Aviation Fuel? Embalming Fluid? Scientists Reveal What’s Really in Your Liquor Bottle
A team of scientists is compiling a database to identify counterfeit spirits, which aims to streamline testing and reduce expenses. In the shadowy world of…
Unlocking the Genetic Codes of Alcohol Consumption
Exploration of 3 million records uncovers connections between gene variants governing alcohol use and many non-alcohol-related conditions. A research group centered at the University of…
Neural Inhibition – Neuroscientists Unveil Potential PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
A team from Scripps Research has demonstrated that reducing the activity of specific stress neurons may lead to a decrease in alcohol consumption without affecting…
Scientists Discover Unconventional Method To Easily Improve Wine Quality
A study conducted by the Universitat Rovira i Virgili has discovered that a specific yeast can accelerate the winemaking process and enhance the organoleptic properties…
Counteracting Addiction: How Alcohol and Drugs Genetically Rewire Your Brain
Research reveals addiction has a genetic basis and is influenced by changes in brain gene expression, which can be altered by medications and lifestyle, providing…
Scientists Identify New Key Mediator in Heavy Alcohol Drinking
Alcohol ranks as the world’s most widespread addictive substance. In the United States, the annual cost of excessive alcohol consumption amounts to $249 billion, and…
Revolutionizing Addiction Treatment: The Promising Future of Eye Movement Therapy
Researchers examine the efficacy of “Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing” (EMDR) therapy in treating adults with substance use disorder. In 2021, 61.2 million Americans aged 12…
Rethinking Cirrhosis Risk: Drinking Patterns Trump Volume in Liver Health
Those who binge drink and have a certain genetic makeup are six times more likely to develop alcohol-related cirrhosis, according to new research from UCL,…
Diabetes and Weight Loss Wonder-Drug Semaglutide May Have an Incredible New Use
Recent research indicates that semaglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, could effectively reduce symptoms of Alcohol Use Disorder. This finding, based on…
Bitter Brain Breakthrough: How a Single Chemical Could Curb Female Binge Drinking
Researchers at The Florey Institute have identified a brain chemical that could account for the varying alcohol consumption patterns between males and females. Researchers at…
New Study: Alcohol Consumption Linked to Ectopic Fat
Is there a link between heavy alcohol consumption and an increase in fat accumulation in the body? Recent results from the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis…
Scientific Study Challenges the “Holding Your Liquor” Myth
Those with alcohol use disorder who consumed a high amount of liquor showed significant impairment in study. New research shows that drinkers with alcohol use…
Columbia Research Links Elevated Temperatures and Climate Change to Rising Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Columbia Public Health researchers find that drug use-related hospital visits are driven in part by higher temperatures, and climate change could be worsening the problem….
Think Twice Before That Next Drink: Alcohol’s Shocking Link to Alzheimer’s
A research study suggests that even modest alcohol consumption can hasten brain degeneration and amplify amyloid plaque formation, intensifying Alzheimer’s disease risks. Alzheimer’s disease is…