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Pain and anxiety linked to heavy episodic drinking in emerging adults

Emerging adults – those aged 18 to 24 years –who experience pain are more likely to engage in high-risk patterns of alcohol use such as binge drinking.

4 Jul 2023

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

Study evaluated the relationship between the degree of processed food consumed and blood pressure variability.

3 Jul 2023

Alcohol-induced psychomotor performance impairment in young adult drinkers with alcohol usage disorders

Researchers examined alcohol-induced psychomotor performance impairments among young adult alcohol consumers with alcohol usage disorders (AUDs).

20 Jun 2023

Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

During adolescence, the brain undergoes intense development and is particularly susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol use. According to findings from a recent follow-up study in Finland, young adults whose heavy drinking began in adolescence have lower cortical gray matter thickness and altered neurotransmission.

19 Jun 2023

Individuals with AUD show psychomotor impairment when challenged with a very high alcohol dose

While heavy drinkers can tolerate a certain amount of alcohol better than light or moderate drinkers, the concept of "holding your liquor" is more nuanced than commonly believed, according to new research from the University of Chicago.

18 Jun 2023

Research reports associations between binge drinking and recreational cannabis laws

New research at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health examined changes in binge drinking after the implementation of recreational cannabis laws.

15 Jun 2023

Binge drinking during adolescence leads to long-lasting brain changes, research suggests

Heavy alcohol consumption may cause permanent dysregulation of neurons, or brain cells, in adolescents, according to a new study in mice.

9 Jun 2023

Bilingual, automated health tool effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino patients

An automated, bilingual, computerized alcohol screening and intervention health tool is effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino emergency department patients in the U.S., according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

7 Jun 2023

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Researchers investigated whether unhealthy alcohol use and shift work with subsequent circadian rhythm disruption could increase COVID-19 susceptibility among nurses.

1 Jun 2023

Study finds higher BMI and smoking increased time to conception

Researchers evaluate the effect of lifestyle behaviors on various fertility and reproductive outcomes.

10 Apr 2023

Study reveals substantial decline in alcohol screening rates during the first COVID-19 surge

New research from Boston Medical Center found that alcohol screening rates dropped substantially during the first COVID-19 surge. Published in Preventive Medicine Reports, the study highlights that during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were increases in unhealthy alcohol consumption and alcohol related morbidity and mortality.

10 Apr 2023

What was the impact of COVID-19 on health-related behaviors?

A recent study massessed the impact of the pandemic on health-related behaviors in the United Kingdom.

31 Mar 2023

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

A shot of a liver-produced hormone called FGF21 sobered up mice that had passed out from alcohol, allowing them to regain consciousness and coordination much faster than those that didn't receive this treatment, UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study.

8 Mar 2023

Binge Drinking News and Research

Pain and anxiety linked to heavy episodic drinking in emerging adults

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

Alcohol-induced psychomotor performance impairment in young adult drinkers with alcohol usage disorders

Cortical thinning in young adults with history of heavy drinking since adolescence is linked to altered neurotransmission

Individuals with AUD show psychomotor impairment when challenged with a very high alcohol dose

Research reports associations between binge drinking and recreational cannabis laws

Binge drinking during adolescence leads to long-lasting brain changes, research suggests

Bilingual, automated health tool effective in reducing alcohol use among Latino patients

Working night shifts or binge drinking may be risk factors for COVID-19 infection among nurses

Study finds higher BMI and smoking increased time to conception

Study reveals substantial decline in alcohol screening rates during the first COVID-19 surge

What was the impact of COVID-19 on health-related behaviors?

Discovery could lead to effective treatments for acute alcohol intoxication

Protective parenting could set your kids up for a healthier life in adulthood

Study finds alterations in the gut microbiome of young adult binge drinkers

Study reveals changes in alcohol consumption by mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Alcohol's toll on health, safety and economy in Massachusetts is very concerning

Recreational cannabis laws may be associated with increased alcohol use among U.S. adults

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy can alter the baby's brain structure

Researchers study the effects of alcohol intake and seek better treatment for alcoholic pancreatitis

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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