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Frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption influence cancer risk

As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely reminder to reflect on the long-term health effects of raising a celebratory glass – or two.

11 Dec 2025

Parental leniency toward binge drinking is tied to heavier alcohol use in Greek students

Parental permissiveness toward heavy episodic drinking is higher among Greek-affiliated students and their parents during the transition from high school to college. Students who perceive greater parental approval of heavy drinking report more frequent alcohol use, with this relationship differing by Greek affiliation.

7 Dec 2025

Parental permissiveness may influence binge drinking among college students

College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new Washington State University-led study suggests.

3 Dec 2025

Drinking any amount of alcohol may raise dementia risk

Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases the risk of dementia, suggests the largest combined observational and genetic study to date, published online in BMJ Evidence Based Medicine.

23 Sep 2025

Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use

Researchers used drug-target Mendelian randomization to test whether genetically proxied activation of GLP1R and GIPR influences alcohol-related behaviors. They found that GIPR, especially when combined with GLP1R, was linked to lower binge and heavy drinking, healthier food preferences, improved liver markers, and reduced coronary artery disease risk.

15 Sep 2025

Binge drinking mixed with cannabis tied to greater negative consequences

A new longitudinal study led by York University's Department of Psychology published today finds that young adults experiencing periods of high stress, anxiety and depressed mood more frequently combined binge drinking with cannabis use in order to get more high and drunk, and were also likely to report more adverse life consequences when combining these substances.

9 Sep 2025

Healthy diet and physical activity reduce risk of alcohol-related liver-specific mortality

A novel study investigating how physical activity and diet quality interact with different levels and patterns of alcohol consumption shows that healthy eating and increased levels of physical activity significantly lower the risk of alcohol-attributable liver-related mortality.

27 Aug 2025

Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health and Emory team up to prevent youth substance use

While overdose deaths in the U.S. sharply declined in 2024, they remain high. Almost 90,000 Americans died from drug overdoses between October 2023 and September 2024.

6 Aug 2025

New molecular pathway identified in alcohol-associated liver disease

Excessive alcohol consumption causes alcoholic liver disease, and about 20% of these cases progress to alcohol-associated steatohepatitis (ASH), which can lead to liver cirrhosis and liver failure. Early diagnosis and treatment are therefore extremely important.

17 Jul 2025

Is that evening glass of wine really good for your heart?

A comprehensive AHA review finds overwhelming evidence that heavy alcohol use increases cardiovascular disease risk, while the benefits of low-to-moderate drinking remain unproven and uncertain. The authors recommend prioritizing proven heart-healthy habits over alcohol for cardiovascular protection.

10 Jun 2025

Self-employed women show fewer heart disease risk factors

New research finds that self-employed women have fewer risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to non-self-employed women, suggesting that the work environment may play a role in the development of risk factors that can lead to heart attacks.

29 May 2025

Large global study links higher alcohol intake to increased pancreatic cancer risk

A pooled analysis of over 2.4 million adults across four continents shows a modest but significant increase in pancreatic cancer risk with higher alcohol consumption. The risk is especially pronounced for beer and liquor, and at higher intake levels in men and women.

25 May 2025

Redlining continues to impact breast cancer survival in America

In neighborhoods across America, women face a daunting threat from a federal practice that, although it was outlawed decades ago, continues to negatively impact their health today.

10 May 2025

New insights into how romantic partners can influence a person's genetic risk for binge drinking

A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new insights into how romantic partners can influence a person's genetic predisposition to unhealthy alcohol use.

6 May 2025

Rethinking the social side of problem drinking

When picturing a "typical" alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems, say the authors of a new review paper in the journal Current Directions in Psychological Science.

6 May 2025

England faces persistent rise in alcohol deaths

The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic in 2020 is an "acute crisis" requiring urgent action from government, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and the University of Sheffield.

10 Apr 2025

CB1R inhibition shows promise in protecting gut barrier from alcohol damage

Heavy alcohol consumption is a leading cause of gastrointestinal diseases, with binge drinking linked to increased intestinal permeability-a condition commonly known as "leaky gut."

19 Mar 2025

Estrogen's role in female binge drinking revealed by preclinical study

The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to "pregame" – consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it's offered, according to a preclinical study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine.

30 Dec 2024

Breaking the vape habit: Challenges faced by young adult users

A randomized clinical trial explored the characteristics of young adult exclusive e-cigarette users seeking treatment, revealing high dependence levels, significant behavioral health concerns, and common usage of nicotine replacement therapies. Findings underscore the need for tailored cessation strategies targeting young adults.

15 Dec 2024

Impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on alcohol consumption

The impact of GLP-1 RAs on alcohol use is explored, showing potential benefits in reducing intake and cravings, but with mixed results from clinical trials.

19 Nov 2024