Alcohol Consumption Can Cause Too Much Cell Death, Fetal Abnormalities Aug 27, 2008
A grant from the March of Dimes, whose mission is to prevent birth defects and infant mortality, is enabling him to compare cell loss in mice following different levels of alcohol consumption to the usual loss that occurs in development ... Ideally his measurements will give women a better idea of the risk of alcohol consumption and point toward a way to reduce the damage. (Science Daily)
80 Percent Of Adolescents Who Play Sports Don't Smoke, Spanish Study Finds Aug 27, 2008
In the scientists opinion, these results show the importance of adopting measures to promote the practice of physical activity and eradicate tobacco consumption, as it has been proved how physical activity, diet and tobacco and alcohol consumption are related to obesity, diabetes, coronary disease, osteoporosis and cancer. Whereas the practice levels of physical activity in adolescents decrease as they get older, tobacco consumption increase, which reveals the importance of adopting intervention... (Science Daily)
Wheatfield man arrested after physical altercation Aug 26, 2008
Risner said he was unsure what the fight was about and there were early indications of alcohol consumption but I can t confirm that at this time. Police, who also included deputy Kevin Gardner of the Jasper County Sheriff s Department, requested medics at the scene, but Risner said the information he has does not indicate if the victim was treated for his injuries. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Arrest leads to confusion Aug 26, 2008
On Sunday The Daily News erroneously reported that the owners of the new Arbys franchise on Lincoln Street in Rhinelander held a party in the restaurant early Thursday morning that led to arrests for underage alcohol consumption ... Ostrowski said, As employers we would never violate the trust of our employees or customers by in any way condoning underage alcohol consumption. (Forest Republican, WI)
272 people arrested in Ariz. drunken-driving task force Aug 25, 2008
On Friday and Saturday alone, authorities across the state, including those in Chandler, Maricopa County, Scottsdale, Tempe, Peoria and Phoenix, arrested 157 people whose alcohol consumption exceeded the legal limit of. 08, Department of Public Safety Sgt. Tom Neve said. (AZCentral -- News)
Teens' risky drinking linked to infertility Aug 24, 2008
The study did not consider what amount of alcohol consumption affected fertility. Lead researcher Mary Waldron, of Washington University, said the study, to be published in Alcoholism: Clinical And Experimental Research in November, served as a warning against excessive alcohol consumption. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Surgeon General: Time to change culture of drinking Aug 23, 2008
Steven Galson says that, far from being a harmless rite of passage, alcohol consumption by college students results in hundreds of thousands of injuries and assaults every year. He says binge drinking also leads to thousands of deaths and sexual assaults. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Pillar Rock USA Corp. Presents: Hangover, Drinking Behavior Survey and Comparison of Over-the-Counter Hangover Relievers Aug 22, 2008
With students back in Universities and holidays coming up, the Fall season is usually the higher alcohol consumption period of the year ... Hangover Buster(R) is an effervescent tablet that is taken after alcohol consumption and before bedtime. (PR Newswire)
Legalize cocaine Aug 22, 2008
By no means do I contend that cocaine use is as harmless as marijuana use or moderate alcohol consumption. Cocaine is clearly addictive and turns many people into selfish, unproductive drug-consuming automatons. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Local man arrested for drugs Aug 21, 2008
02 in a minor will find the minor charged with alcohol consumption. Up to. (Demotte Kankakee Valley Post News, IN)
Fractures more than unlucky breaks Aug 21, 2008
smoked or have excessive alcohol consumption. low calcium and vitamin D levels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
My life has never been the same.’ (147) Aug 20, 2008
Acting U.S. Surgeon General Steven Galson, who was the event s special guest, espoused the importance of encouraging today s youth to abstain from alcohol consumption. Promoting his Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, Galson warned of the numerous health risks young people face when they start drinking at an early age. (Montana Standard, MT)
Antidepressants May Impair Driving Ability, New Research Finds Aug 19, 2008
10, 2007) A study explored the relationship between use of antidepressants and level of alcohol consumption, examining whether using antidepressants affected the link between depression and level of alcohol. (Jan. (Science Daily)
College presidents urge review of legal drinking age Aug 19, 2008
"I've learned it's much easier to teach moderation and safe party practices if you can supervise (alcohol consumption)," said Lucas, who noted that underage drinkers often hide because of the law, making it difficult to help them if they are overserved. But even before the presidents begin the public phase of their efforts, which may include publishing newspaper ads, they already are facing sharp criticism. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Website on pancreatic cancer Aug 18, 2008
"We can only guess that diet, smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity could be the reasons behind the disease," says Dr Shyam Aggarwal, senior consultant, oncology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi. Surgery is usually the best treatment. (India Times, India)
Forbes.com ranks Austin year's hardest-drinking city Aug 18, 2008
"There's a lot of tourism and cultural events and businesses downtown, so it's an exciting atmosphere. Combine that with the 56,000 students at UT, not to mention smaller universities in the area and Texas State, and there will obviously be a lot of alcohol consumption.". The American Psychiatric Association identifies young adults ages 18 to 25 as having the highest rates of binge drinking. (The Daily Texan, TX)
'I did my bit in reporting a rapist, the authorities didn't do theirs' Aug 16, 2008
The Guardian's revelation that she - and several other women - had been given reduced compensation because their alcohol consumption was judged to have contributed to their rape provoked widespread dismay and prompted a fuming justice minister, Bridget Prentice, to demand on the Radio 4 Today programme that the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) look again at the cases. On August 20 2004, Helen, a beauty therapist who has not worked since, had been out shopping with a friend. (guardian.co.uk)
Legal battle Aug 13, 2008
But her lawyer successfully argued it was wrong to regard alcohol consumption as a contributing factor in rape cases. The woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, told the BBC why she decided to fight the original decision. (BBC News -- UK)
Causes for sexual dysfunction change as people age Aug 13, 2008
Daily alcohol consumption seems to improve a woman's sexual health, increasing her interest and pleasure in sex. Among men, there was no reported impact of alcohol consumption. (EurekAlert!)
Rape compensation cut overturned Aug 12, 2008
Another 14 other rape victims had their awards cut due to alcohol consumption ... But her lawyer successfully argued it was wrong to regard alcohol consumption as a contributing factor in rape cases ... Her client has now won the full 11,000 after Ms Dasgupta successfully argued that regarding alcohol consumption as a contributing factor in rape cases was unfair because it implied the victim had been responsible for being raped. (BBC News)
Rape victims awarded less compensation for drinking before attack Aug 12, 2008
The policy came about because of a clause in CICA guidelines that awards for all types of injury can be cut if alcohol consumption "contributed to the circumstances that gave rise to the injury" ... "Helen and her lawyer successfully challenged the decision, and have appealed to other victims to do the same.A Metropolitan Police constable received a written warning for their handling of the case after a complaint by Helen in 2005 led to an internal investigation that found a string of failings... (Telegraph.co.uk)
Damage To Fetal Brain Blocked Following Maternal Alcohol Consumption Aug 12, 2008
(June 9, 2008) Much is known about the mechanisms by which excessive alcohol consumption causes damage to organs such as the liver, heart, and brain. However, only recently has progress been made in understanding. (Science Daily)
Police warning drivers to be cautious as school resumes Aug 12, 2008
Talk to your child about the negative impact of alcohol consumption, he said, and always know where your children are, he added. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
China air force bans lunchtime drinking Aug 12, 2008
Digital breathalyzers were being installed in sentries and posts at parking lots, aimed at stricter monitoring measures to check alcohol consumption, the military source said. Editor: An. (Xinhuanet, China)
Drinking rates down Aug 11, 2008
A Boston University study of trends in alcohol consumption in The American Journal of Medicine says people really did drink more back then. Researchers from the BU School of Medicine analyzed records from the long-running Framingham Heart Study and found that from 1948 through 2003, average intake dropped with each generation. (Boston Globe)
Meagher forgets driver after leaving bar Aug 11, 2008
The driver waited for her all night in the basement of Governor Macquarie Tower but Ms Meagher's staff maintain it was not her alcohol consumption but a breakdown in communication that forced her driver to sleep in his car. It did not end there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Researchers block damage to fetal brain following maternal alcohol consumption Aug 11, 2008
Public release date: 11-Aug-2008. Contact: Christine Guilfoy. (EurekAlert!)
Alcohol Consumption Declining, According To Results Of New Study Aug 8, 2008
As we age, our individual alcohol consumption goes down. Researchers examined 8,000 records of the Framingham Heart Study, the longest population-based study of American adults ever conducted, to measure alcohol consumption over 50 years ... Writing in the article, Yuqing Zhang, DSc, Boston University School of Medicine, and his co-investigators state, "The findings in this study may be considered encouraging in many ways: the average amount of alcohol has decreased in more recently born... (Science Daily)
Breast Cancer: Risks and Screening Aug 7, 2008
Obesity, high dietary fat intake, heavy alcohol consumption (more than two drinks daily) and smoking are all risk factors for breast cancer. High or prolonged exposure to estrogen increases the risk for breast cancer. (Suite101.com)
'Sporadic' recall Aug 7, 2008
When questioned about alcohol consumption, Harvey-Zenk said he usually enjoyed a glass or two of beer while out, but couldn't say how many alcoholic beverages he had at Branigan's that night. He also didn't remember going to Black's home. (Winnipeg Sun)
Turning water into wine Aug 3, 2008
Hotel food and beverage director Sven Fitjer said there was demand from patrons looking to cut back on alcohol consumption. "People are increasingly conscious of maintaining a healthy and more balanced lifestyle. However, they are not prepared to sacrifice on the experience," he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Four Things You Should Know About Acid Reflux Aug 2, 2008
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of acid reflux, as well as caffeine. So do foods like chocolates and tomatoes, or tomato-based products. (Fox News)
Weedsport rock concert scrutinized following man's death Aug 1, 2008
The event is well known among local law enforcement for causing increased crime and medical calls due to drug and alcohol consumption, troopers said. Lori DeBois, the deputy administrator of the Cayuga County 911 Center, said the county saw a 20 percent increase in emergency calls the night of the event, and responded to 300 countywide. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Man Accused Of Shooting Wife In Head Enters Plea Aug 1, 2008
Scott said he had seen obvious signs of alcohol consumption in the couple's apartment and asked Statham why he started drinking again. "He said he didn't know," Scott testified during the preliminary hearing. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
PAS would want hudud and qisas laws Jul 31, 2008
In Islamic law, hudud usually refers to the class of punishments which are fixed for certain crimes, including theft, robbery, illicit sex, alcohol consumption and apostasy, where punishment for these offences are corporal in nature. Qisas (law of retaliation) refers to offences that involve bodily injury or loss of life, the punishment of which is death or imprisonment, but compensation in the form of money or property is accepted if the guardian of the victim forgives the offender. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Excess Drinking Tied to Metabolic Syndrome Risk Jul 31, 2008
"These findings are significant because the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey shows 58 percent of all current drinkers in the United States reported usual alcohol consumption that exceeded the Dietary Guidelines, and 52 percent of all current drinkers reported at least one episode of binge drinking in the past year," said Amy Fan, M.D., Ph ... Measures of alcohol consumption included usual quantity consumed, drinking frequency, and frequency of binge drinking ... "Since more than... (Newsmax)
Coffee May Help Alcoholics Quit Drinking Jul 31, 2008
Martin and colleagues asked 289 participants in all open AA meetings during the summer of 2007 in Nashville to self-report a variety of information including a "timeline followback" for coffee, cigarette and alcohol consumption. Results indicated that a greater proportion of AA participants drink coffee (88. (Newsmax)
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Seriously. Jul 30, 2008
Exercise: It's an hour a day, people. Oddities, musings and some news from the world of health. (Los Angeles Times)
PAS proposes hudud laws if it merges with Umno Jul 30, 2008
In Islamic law or syariah, hudud usually refers to the class of punishments which are fixed for certain crimes, including theft, robbery, illicit sex, alcohol consumption and apostasy, where the punishment for these offences are corporal in nature. Qisas (law of retaliation) refers to offences that involve bodily injury or loss of life, the punishment of which is death or imprisonment, but compensation in the form of money or property is accepted if the guardian of the victim forgives the... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Alcohol is associated with risk of perennial allergic rhinitis Jul 30, 2008
There is a link between alcohol consumption and increased risk of perennial allergic rhinitis, according to a recent Danish study of 5,870 young adult women ... Alcohol consumption is part of the western lifestyle and it has been proposed that alcohol consumption may be one of the factors contributing to the rise in AR, especially because alcohol is a well-known trigger of hypersensitivity reactions and there is evidence that it influences the immune system. (EurekAlert!)
Breast Cancer Mortality Increases with Body Mass Index Jul 29, 2008
In contrast, the team found that prognosis improved with recent alcohol consumption, with light to moderate drinking reducing the risk of dying by 22 percent. "The association between alcohol consumption and improved survival is surprising," Barnett commented. (MEDLINEplus)
Alaska Native breast cancer rates stabilize Jul 25, 2008
Some of the chief risk factors for breast cancer include obesity, lack of exercise, excessive alcohol consumption and hormone therapies, said Dr. Sandhya Bruthi, a pathologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. No single lifestyle change has been shown to prevent breast cancer, Bruthi said, but controlling weight through diet and exercise reduces the risk, especially among women age 50 and older. (Juneau Empire)
The dreaded question: Did he smoke? Jul 24, 2008
(Nobody ever asks about his other bad habits, although excessive alcohol consumption is a prime culprit in the development of throat cancer. Once I've answered, it's as if the questioner has ticked off a box in her head. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rise in breast cancer among Native women may be leveling Jul 23, 2008
For the general population, however, some of the chief risk factors for breast cancer include obesity, lack of exercise, excessive alcohol consumption and hormone therapies, Dr. Sandhya Bruthi, a pathologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. told the gathering. (Anchorage Daily News)
Loud Music Can Make You Drink More, In Less Time, In A Bar Jul 22, 2008
"This is the first time that an experimental approach in a real context found the effects of loud music on alcohol consumption." ... " In France, observed Gu;guen, more than 70,000 persons per year die because of chronic alcohol consumption, and alcohol is associated with the majority of fatal car accidents. "We have shown that environmental music played in a bar is associated with an increase in drinking," he said. "We need to encourage bar owners to play music at more of a moderate level ...... (Science Daily)
* World News Quick Take Jul 20, 2008
This is the first time that an experimental approach in a real context found the effects of loud music on alcohol consumption. Gueguen and his colleagues discretely visited two bars over the course of three Saturday nights whose owners agreed to let them manipulate the sound levels. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Traffic accident leaves several injured Jul 19, 2008
A preliminary investigation was conducted by deputy Jack Bulington and it was discovered that Dixon tested positive for alcohol consumption that is believed to be the primary cause of the crash. Other departments that assisted at the scene include deputy Russ Shouse, deputy Dean Stockman, the Keener Township Fire Department and the DeMotte Police Department. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Top 20 Foods High In Antioxidants Jul 19, 2008
Speaking of moderation, red wine and especially beer (since it comes from grains) provide a big dose, and the healthy effects of moderate alcohol consumption have been well documented. Remember to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables in a myriad of colors. (Suite101.com)
Pump Up Volume, Pound the Drinks Jul 19, 2008
Loud Music May Increase Alcohol Consumption. By LAUREN COXABC News Medical UnitJuly 18, 2008. (ABC News)
French Combat Youth Binge-Drinking Jul 18, 2008
In decrying the excessive alcohol consumption of their compatriots, American and British health experts have long pointed to France with special admiration ... Recent data indicates that while alcohol consumption has generally dropped in France across all age categories over the past decade, it has begun to skyrocket among those minors who say they drink ... Open-bar bashes where participants can drink unlimited quantities of alcohol in exchange for a flat fee have become, Bachelot says, a... (Time.com)
Profile: Ronnie Wood Jul 17, 2008
By this time, the guitarist's alcohol consumption was excessive. An average day, he said, would start with "eight pints of Guinness, then on to the vodka, a couple of bottles of that. "Then go on to the sambuca, a bottle of that. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Alcohol's Impact On Heart And Stroke Risk May Differ For Men, Women Jul 14, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 13, 2008) The volume of alcohol consumption may have a significantly different effect on heart and stroke risk in men and women, according to a study of Japanese people published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association ... Researchers calculated the risks and benefits of alcohol consumption after adjusting for age and several other risk factors, including smoking, weight, body mass index, the presence of high blood pressure or diabetes, exercise habits, stress,... (Science Daily)
At Sun Valley, a party for those who move the moguls Jul 14, 2008
For this reason, among this crew of people, alcohol consumption is approached with caution. Each evening, including before this party, Peck and her cohort check in with corporate travel officials to make sure the flying staff are clear for a little fun. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Want a Healthy Heart? Increase Potassium/Sodium In Diet Jul 13, 2008
Want a Healthy Heart. Increase Potassium/Sodium In Diet - TheMedGuru. (TheMedGuru)
Neal Communities gives to Lakewood Ranch incorporation efforts Jul 13, 2008
Other potential advantages include a decrease in tax payments and entitlement to sales, gasoline and alcohol consumption taxes, Don O'Leary, president of the Lakewood Ranch Civic Action Forum, said in the release. The concept of transforming Lakewood Ranch into an incorporated city became a hot topic in 2006 when residents began to take a more active role in running the community. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Unsuspected Gene Mutation Found For Atrial Fibrillation Jul 13, 2008
18, 2004) Alcohol consumption may slightly increase the risk for developing a certain type of irregular heart beat, known as atrial fibrillation, or atrial flutter, according to an article in the October 11. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Safety paramount at racetrack Jul 13, 2008
And a strict zero-tolerance policy about alcohol consumption reinforces that driving and serving as crew for a race car is a serious activity. GIRA uses donations from sponsors, spectators admission fees, and racer registration fees to pay for the ambulance and fire truck services and maintenance of the facility. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Surfing to a Higher Weight Jul 13, 2008
The Harvard researchers also found that a lack of sleep and alcohol consumption were associated with increasing weight ... In 2001, they completed surveys detailing their Internet use, sleep habits, coffee consumption, alcohol consumption and physical activity. (MEDLINEplus)
The best doctor Jul 8, 2008
It lists areas of misconduct where, if proven, the GMC would refuse to list the person on the medical register, for example: child pornography, theft, financial fraud, child abuse, physical violence, drunken driving, alcohol consumption that affects clinical work or environment, cheating in examinations, passing off others' work as one's own, breach of confidentiality, etc. It is clearly vital that medical schools select those candidates who not only have the academic ability to cope with a... (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
81% say Australians have a binge-drinking culture Jul 6, 2008
HEALTH authorities will call on GPs and other medical workers to ask patients about their alcohol consumption as a poll reveals that four in five of us think Australia has a binge-drinking culture ... " The debate about alcohol consumption continues as a Sun-Herald/Taverner poll of 602 people - conducted by telephone across NSW from June 25 to 27 - found 81 per cent of respondents believed there was a binge-drinking culture in Australia. Only 15 per cent said there was not, and 4 per cent were... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
More of this story Jul 5, 2008
Alcohol consumption by boat operators, which has the same effect on water as on land, or rendering safety education levels moot will continue to create potential hazards. Voris and other lake patrol units say that problem is growing as the lake becomes more crowded, but also notes that boaters are getting smarter about designating legitimate sober drivers (not eight-year-olds), which has kept accidents to a minimum so far this season. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Link found between cholesterol, memory Jul 5, 2008
in maintaining a healthy brain," he said. "Whether this ends up as a clinically useful finding, we won't know for a while (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Police step up holiday patrols Jul 4, 2008
Traffic is expected to be pretty heavy the next few days, and police are hoping that as people are traveling, they ll remember to watch their alcohol consumption so they can avoid tragedy and come away with some good memories of the holiday weekend. Tucson resident Robert Borquez was out fishing with his son on July 3, and says they ll probably be back at the lake on the 4th. (FOX 11, AZ)
Seychelles: Domestic Violence on The Rise Jul 4, 2008
Experts add that domestic violence is fuelled by the skyrocketing cost of living and high alcohol consumption. "Domestic violence happens when men drink baka (a cheap local brew) as well as whisky," says Jean Claude Matombe, communications officer with the National Council for Children, which has run media campaigns against child abuse. (allAfrica.com)
Fireworks scheduled for Friday Jul 4, 2008
Alcohol consumption should be limited and can cause dehydration faster. Sodas and juices don t replenish water fast enough like plain water does. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
