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Study reveals DNA methylation score that better detects alcohol intake than standard biomarkers

A Mediterranean cohort study evaluated a DNA methylation biomarker of alcohol intake and compared it with conventional indicators such as GGT. The epigenomic score correlated with alcohol exposure, linked to telomere shortening and epigenetic aging markers, but findings remain observational and population-specific.

9 Feb 2026

New analysis asks if alcohol guidance needs stronger trials to settle the health debate

The viewpoint reviews conflicting evidence on alcohol consumption, highlighting discrepancies between observational studies, genetic analyses, and public health guidance. It concludes that large randomized trials comparing alcohol moderation versus cessation are needed to clarify long-term health effects.

9 Feb 2026

Lifetime heavy drinking sharply raises colorectal cancer risk, major US study finds

Lifetime alcohol intake, not just recent drinking, is associated with colorectal cancer risk in older adults followed in the PLCO Cancer Screening Trial. Heavy and consistent long-term drinking was linked to higher colorectal cancer risk, while alcohol cessation was associated with lower odds of early, nonadvanced adenomas.

28 Jan 2026

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of covid’s long-term harm

27 Jan 2026

Alcohol-free drinks may reduce harm, if marketing loopholes stop

The BMJ review warns that unregulated alcohol-free drinks may widen inequalities and undermine effective alcohol control, emphasizing the need for caution.

19 Jan 2026

WHO urges stronger taxes to curb sugary drink and alcohol consumption

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially in children and young adults.

13 Jan 2026

A senescence-based therapeutic approach for temporal lobe epilepsy

Temporal lobe epilepsy, which results in recurring seizures and cognitive dysfunction, is associated with premature aging of brain cells.

22 Dec 2025

Higher minimum drinking age linked to better grades and mental health

Despite a downward trend in alcohol consumption, drinking rates among European teenagers remain notably high by international standards.

16 Dec 2025

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

MGI Tech empowers the University of Lisbon to study impact of Saharan dust on Portuguese agriculture with vineyards as key case study

MGI Tech partners with the University of Lisbon to monitor Saharan dust microorganisms, enhancing agricultural resilience and vineyard productivity in Portugal.

10 Dec 2025

A massive mid-14th-century volcanic eruption likely triggered the spread of the "Black Death"

A large volcanic eruption or cluster of eruptions in the mid-1340s triggered severe climate anomalies that drove harvest failures across parts of Europe. These shocks reshaped Mediterranean grain trade routes, likely introducing plague-infected fleas into Italian ports and helping ignite the Black Death.

9 Dec 2025

Clearer guidance needed for low- and no-alcohol drinks in pregnancy

A UK study reveals pregnant women's use of alcohol-free drinks, highlighting safety concerns and the need for clearer guidance from healthcare professionals.

4 Dec 2025

Urban households across Barcelona show low or moderate adherence to Mediterranean diet

Adherence to the Mediterranean diet in urban households across Barcelona is low or moderate, despite its widely recognized benefits for cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health.

26 Nov 2025

Daily berries and cocoa enhance mood by targeting key brain pathways

Dietary flavonoids from everyday foods show modest but promising benefits for mood, with the strongest evidence emerging from chronic, anthocyanin rich interventions. Acute effects are mixed, but longer term intake may support emotional well being through mechanisms involving monoamine activity and neuroplasticity.

17 Nov 2025

Reclassifying wine intake reshapes the Mediterranean diet’s cognitive impact

Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was not associated with better cognition when wine was scored as a “beneficial” component. When wine was reverse scored, Mediterranean diet adherence showed a modest positive association with MMSE performance and a borderline link with MoCA in Portuguese older adults at high dementia risk.

17 Nov 2025

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Study reveals DNA methylation score that better detects alcohol intake than standard biomarkers

New analysis asks if alcohol guidance needs stronger trials to settle the health debate

Lifetime heavy drinking sharply raises colorectal cancer risk, major US study finds

Trump policies at odds with emerging understanding of covid’s long-term harm

Alcohol-free drinks may reduce harm, if marketing loopholes stop

WHO urges stronger taxes to curb sugary drink and alcohol consumption

A senescence-based therapeutic approach for temporal lobe epilepsy

Higher minimum drinking age linked to better grades and mental health

Frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption influence cancer risk

MGI Tech empowers the University of Lisbon to study impact of Saharan dust on Portuguese agriculture with vineyards as key case study

A massive mid-14th-century volcanic eruption likely triggered the spread of the "Black Death"

Clearer guidance needed for low- and no-alcohol drinks in pregnancy

Urban households across Barcelona show low or moderate adherence to Mediterranean diet

Daily berries and cocoa enhance mood by targeting key brain pathways

Reclassifying wine intake reshapes the Mediterranean diet’s cognitive impact

Portrayal of lorazepam use inTV series associated with increased online searches for the drug

How diet affects aging metabolism differently for men and women

Bleeding strokes strike earlier and harder in heavy drinkers

Sensory effects of flavanols trigger physiological responses in the brain

New study reveals how the glucocorticoid receptor forms complex structures inside cells

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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