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New study sheds light on irregular heartbeat risk

Two new, basic animal research studies shed light on alcohol consumption and the heart. The first study may help explain why binge drinking sometimes causes an irregular heartbeat and a possible way to prevent it. The second study investigated why alcohol may have a negative impact on heart function in women taking estrogen replacement therapy.

23 Jul 2024

Increased cannabis use in diabetics raises concerns about health risks

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found a significant increase in cannabis use among adults with diabetes in the United States, raising concerns about the potential impact on their health outcomes. The new study, which analyzed nationally representative data from the 2021-2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), estimated that 9.0 percent of adults with diabetes used cannabis in the past month, with a 33.7 percent increase in prevalence-;from 7.7 percent to 10.3 percent-;between 2021 and 2022.

23 Jul 2024

Study pinpoints brain area critical to oxycodone relapse prevention

Even years after they have recovered, a person who once struggled with alcohol or opioid addiction can relapse-;and that relapse is more likely to occur during particularly stressful times.

9 Jul 2024

Understanding non-drinking days may inform alcohol prevention strategies

Understanding the reasons why young adults choose not to drink on certain days may inform prevention and intervention programs aimed at reducing the harms associated with alcohol consequences.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals novel therapeutic approach for excessive alcohol use

In a significant finding, researchers from The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) and UConn Health have discovered that sodium valerate, a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut microbes, can dramatically reduce binge drinking behavior and blood ethanol concentration in mice.

25 Jun 2024

Personal choices drive young adults' alcohol abstinence with cannabis as a common substitute

Personal decisions, such as disinterest and avoiding drunkenness, are the primary reasons young adults abstain from alcohol, with financial concerns also playing a significant role, according to a recent study.

24 Jun 2024

How attractive appearance leads to more risky behavior among young people

New research challenges the notion that good looks are the key to happiness. It turns out that an attractive appearance leads to more risky behavior among young people.

20 Jun 2024

Short-term alcohol abstinence worsens gut health in alcohol use disorder patients

A study published in PLoS ONE found that short-term abstinence from alcohol in AUD patients exacerbates gut dysbiosis and increases mental distress, contrary to expected improvements.

14 Jun 2024

Genetic screening and counseling slash young adults' excessive drinking, new study reveals

A recent randomized controlled trial found that short-term interventions combining enzyme substances and behavioral changes significantly reduced excessive alcohol intake among young adults.

28 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 reveals decline in alcohol consumption during and after pandemic

A new study examined the drinking levels and patterns of young adults before, during and after the pandemic.

3 May 2024

Even moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may affect babies' prenatal development

University of New Mexico researchers have found that even low to moderate alcohol use by pregnant patients may contribute to subtle changes in their babies' prenatal development, including lower birth length and a shorter duration of gestation.

2 Apr 2024

Study links heavy drinking to increased heart disease risk in young women

Young to middle-aged women who reported drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages per week—more than one per day, on average—were significantly more likely to develop coronary heart disease compared with those who drank less, finds a study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

28 Mar 2024