Do You Know the Damage Alcohol Does To Your Body?
6 years, 11 months ago

Do You Know the Damage Alcohol Does To Your Body?

The Quint  

The trend is especially worrying because a research by Tata Memorial Hospital in 2014, found that binge drinking on weekends for just two years, can lead to scarring of the liver, an irreversible damage. 2-3 drinks a day increases the chances of breast cancer in women by 60%, it heightens the risk of prostrate and liver cancer in men by 40%. The study also found that just 2 drinks a day can slow down the pace of neurotransmitters in the brain and affect your decision making, and mood responses in five years. So if you want to drink responsibly but can’t keep track of the number of units you’re guzzling use one of the many Android or iOS apps to monitor the amount you drink.

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The Liver Doc's take on Michelle Trachtenberg death: Women at risk of liver disease despite low alcohol intake
1 month ago

The Liver Doc's take on Michelle Trachtenberg death: Women at risk of liver disease despite low alcohol intake

Hindustan Times  

Michelle Trachtenberg, who starred in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, died at 39. The Liver Doc explained in a new video how alcohol consumption affects women in light of Michelle Trachtenberg's death. Women more at risk because of alcohol consumption In a new video, the social media famous doctor The Liver Doc, talked about Michelle's death and why …

Why drinking less is better when it comes to breast cancer risk
1 month, 1 week ago

Why drinking less is better when it comes to breast cancer risk

Live Mint  

In today’s culture, alcohol is often seen as a way to unwind, celebrate, or connect with others. However, there’s another side to the story, one that does not get as much attention: alcohol consumption is a well-documented risk factor for breast cancer. Even low alcohol consumption increases risk A major meta-analysis published in The Lancet Oncology found that drinking just …

Wine or whiskey, every peg takes a shot at your health
1 month, 1 week ago

Wine or whiskey, every peg takes a shot at your health

New Indian Express  

Another dangerous component in some alcoholic beverages is congeners — chemical byproducts formed during fermentation, found in darker drinks like whiskey and red wine. Whether it’s beer, wine, whiskey, or even toddy, alcohol affects the liver, heart, and brain, increasing the chances of liver disease, high blood pressure, and even certain cancers, Dr Peter said, adding that the common misconception …

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Your happy hour habits could raise your cancer risk

Live Mint  

We all know cigarettes cause cancer. A 2023 study in the journal Cancer found that in women who have already had breast cancer, drinking alcohol wasn’t associated with an increased risk of having a recurrence. “I really think this is one of the few things that women can do to modify their breast cancer risk," Cen says. “I think that …

3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says

CNN  

CNN — Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found. “When you’re eating all these highly processed, high fat, high sugar foods, insulin goes into overdrive, which creates insulin resistance, then excess blood sugar, …

3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

3 health conditions increase risk of liver damage if you drink, study says

CNN  

CNN — Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found. “When you’re eating all these highly processed, high fat, high sugar foods, insulin goes into overdrive, which creates insulin resistance, then excess blood sugar, …

Booze or weed: What’s worse for your health?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Booze or weed: What’s worse for your health?

Live Mint  

A renewed focus on alcohol’s health effects has rekindled a common debate: Is alcohol or marijuana worse for you? “The reality is, if you’re really worried about your health, you wouldn’t use either of them," says Ryan Vandrey, a professor at Johns Hopkins University who helps run the Cannabis Science Lab. “People are pretty mindful of the fact that if …

The dueling science behind how alcohol affects your health
2 months ago

The dueling science behind how alcohol affects your health

Live Mint  

It’s a big year for booze, both for the people who drink it and the companies that make it: U.S. officials are set to sift through competing science on drinking to decide how much is too much. One committee of scientists this past week said one drink a day for both men and women raises the risk of death from …

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits
2 months ago

Is drinking alcohol bad for your health? New dietary guidelines will weigh risks and benefits

CNN  

CNN — Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. But recent studies have found that even low levels of drinking may be harmful, and the World Health Organization has said that “no level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health.” The current Dietary Guidelines …

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul
2 months, 1 week ago

Letters to the Editor: A glass of wine: not so good for the body, but great for the soul

LA Times  

To the editor: With all due respect to Eli Federman, I take issue with his op-ed article on rethinking the role of wine in religious ceremonies because of alcohol’s serious health consequences. I love joyous prayer time raising that glass — it warms my soul and my body, and yes, there is something spiritual about it. To the editor: Had …

The alcohol industry is hooked on its heaviest drinkers
2 months, 1 week ago

The alcohol industry is hooked on its heaviest drinkers

Live Mint  

A fifth of adults account for an estimated 90% of alcohol sales volumes in the U.S., according to a Bernstein analysis. That dependence has become a greater risk to companies as the U.S. government considers putting cancer warnings on alcohol packaging and lowering the recommended limit of drinks a day that people can safely consume. The industry’s sales are declining …

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption
2 months, 1 week ago

Reiterating the cancer risks of alcohol consumption

The Hindu  

In early January, United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who released the new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk, called for cancer risk warnings on alcohol-containing beverages. The health risks associated with alcohol consumption are well-known; with the advisory stating that alcohol consumption is the third-leading preventable cause of cancer in the U.S., after tobacco and obesity. The …

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Drink Alcohol For A Month
2 months, 1 week ago

What Happens To Your Body When You Don't Drink Alcohol For A Month

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We’ve all heard about Sober October or Dry January, a finite period of time when people voluntarily stop drinking alcohol as a way to give their body a “break” or “reset.” Abstaining from alcohol doesn’t need to be a trend reserved only for a specific month. When you take a break from alcohol, “sleep patterns will often …

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story
2 months, 1 week ago

Health warnings about alcohol give only half the story

Hindustan Times  

For many people, the new year brings both a banging hangover and a solemn resolution never to get drunk again. Dr Murthy’s statistics suggest that women who drink occasionally have about a 16.5% lifetime risk of several common cancers, whereas those who have one drink a day—America’s recommended maximum—have about a 19% chance. In 2023 Canada published guidelines recommending two …

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is one drink a day OK? Here's what to consider

NPR  

Is one drink a day OK? Though there's no precise answer on how much alcohol can be consumed without increasing health risks, many experts say an acceptable amount ranges from about one drink per week to no more than seven drinks per week. "My guidelines would be that drinking fewer than seven drinks a week would be a healthier way …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
2 months, 2 weeks ago

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older

Huff Post  

Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol. “Alcohol, besides the vascular damage and dementia risks, increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer,” she said. “Substances like caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol all hinder sleep” In your 60s, you’ll likely begin to feel the effects …

No, moderate drinking won’t give you cancer
2 months, 3 weeks ago

No, moderate drinking won’t give you cancer

Live Mint  

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has done more to politicize science and erode trust in public-health leaders than anyone other than Anthony Fauci. Dr. Murthy claims that “alcohol use," not only abuse, is a “leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year." The surgeon general urged tech …

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US faces 100,000 alcohol-related cancer cases annually, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warns

India Today  

Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said while releasing a new Surgeon General’s Advisory on Alcohol and Cancer Risk. NEW: Today, I’m releasing a Surgeon General’s Advisory on the causal link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer risk. "This advisory lays out steps …

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is moderate drinking safe? New study reveals the hidden dangers of alcohol consumption

Hindustan Times  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy called for updating the existing surgeon general’s health warning label on alcohol-containing beverages to include the risk of cancer. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: US surgeon general

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks.Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing the dangers. "Alcohol is a well-established, …

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Is one drink per day safe? Check how much alcohol is linked to cancer, as per research

Live Mint  

Alcohol consumption has been identified as one of the leading preventable causes of cancer, contributing significantly to cancer cases worldwide. Surgeon General’s Advisory, nearly 1 lakh cancer cases and 20,000 cancer-related deaths occur annually in the United States due to alcohol use. For example, women who consume two drinks daily have a 15.3 per cent lifetime risk of developing breast …

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks; links its consumption to seven types of cancer
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks; links its consumption to seven types of cancer

Hindustan Times  

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the US Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers. Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers: US Surgeon General. Alcohol consumption linked to seven types of …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

Associated Press  

With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came from imperfect studies comparing groups of people by how much they drink. “If you’re studying people who survived into middle age, didn’t quit drinking because of a problem and didn’t become a heavy …

How drinking alcohol can affect your health
2 months, 3 weeks ago

How drinking alcohol can affect your health

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. That idea that moderate drinking has health benefits came …

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcohol should have cancer warning label: U.S. surgeon general

Raw Story  

The United States' top government doctor on Friday called for health warnings on alcoholic drinks to highlight that they cause cancer and urged a reassessment of daily consumption limits due to the risks. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that the connection between alcohol and cancer has been known since the 1980s, with mounting evidence reinforcing the dangers. "Alcohol is a …

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks
2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Surgeon General urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks

The Hindu  

Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also called for the guidelines on alcohol consumption limits to be reassessed so that people can weigh the cancer risk when deciding whether or how much to drink, alongside current warnings on birth defects and impairments when operating machinery. "Alcohol consumption is …

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alcohol and cancer: US surgeon general sounds alarm about link

CNN  

CNN — US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday warning Americans that alcohol consumption can increase their cancer risk and called for an updated health warning label on alcoholic beverages. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer responsible for about 100,000 cases of cancer and 20,000 cancer deaths annually in the United States – greater than …

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the U.S. surgeon general wants cancer warning labels on alcoholic drinks

LA Times  

Alcoholic drinks are a leading cause of cancer and should carry a warning about that risk on their labels, the U.S. surgeon general said Friday. “Many lifestyle choices carry potential risks, and it is the federal government’s role to determine any proposed changes to the warning statements based on the entire body of scientific research.” The surgeon general’s advisory said …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
2 months, 4 weeks ago

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older

Huff Post  

Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol. “Alcohol, besides the vascular damage and dementia risks, increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer,” she said. “Substances like caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol all hinder sleep” In your 60s, you’ll likely begin to feel the effects …

Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s
3 months ago

Top breast cancer expert reveals only diet change that guards against breast cancer...as disease continues to soar in under 50s

Daily Mail  

It is the most common cancer in the UK — and cases are rising at an alarming rate. It's a simple lifestyle tweak, and it could reduce your risk of breast cancer by up to 60 per cent. It's been estimated that around one in 10 breast cancer cases are linked to alcohol, according to a report published in the …

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

CNN  

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. The fourth group, which had people who thought they were getting alcohol-free drinks, lacked those social interactions.“They got the alcohol none of that great social stuff happened,” he said. “Twenty-minute mark: Everyone’s sitting around going, ‘When’s this dumb …

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

CNN  

Editor’s note: The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. The fourth group, which had people who thought they were getting alcohol-free drinks, lacked those social interactions.“They got the alcohol none of that great social stuff happened,” he said. “Twenty-minute mark: Everyone’s sitting around going, ‘When’s this dumb …

Experts warn of the perils of 'high-intensity drinking' this party season
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Experts warn of the perils of 'high-intensity drinking' this party season

Daily Mail  

Experts have identified a form of alcohol abuse more dangerous than binge drinking as Christmas approaches – and it's particularly common among the middle-aged. Experts say the dangerous drinking pattern is more common during the Christmas period and are urging Britons to limit the alcohol they consume in one night as festive parties come around. Experts have identified a form …

Holiday horrors: What is high-intensity drinking, considered more dangerous than binge-drinking?
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Holiday horrors: What is high-intensity drinking, considered more dangerous than binge-drinking?

Firstpost  

The holiday season is kicking in and revellers tend to drink more than usual. While binge drinking is defined as having four or five drinks in a two-hour span, high-intensity drinking is defined as the consumption of at least eight or more drinks in a row by anyone. According to a report, published in the National Library of Medicine, high-intensity …

How your hands may reveal clues about your drinking habits
4 months ago

How your hands may reveal clues about your drinking habits

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People’s hands may hold a vital clue to their drinking habits, …

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high
4 months, 1 week ago

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high

CNN  

CNN — A surge of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic in the US has not tapered off the way Dr. Brian Lee, a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, had hoped. “I was hopeful that we would see declines in alcohol use, but I’m a practicing liver specialist, and …

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high
4 months, 1 week ago

Alcohol use increased during the Covid-19 pandemic. A new study shows that it’s still high

CNN  

CNN — A surge of stress-related drinking and alcohol-related deaths brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic in the US has not tapered off the way Dr. Brian Lee, a transplant hepatologist at Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California, had hoped. “I was hopeful that we would see declines in alcohol use, but I’m a practicing liver specialist, and …

I quit alcohol for six months, and these are the mental and physical benefits I’ve found
5 months, 3 weeks ago

I quit alcohol for six months, and these are the mental and physical benefits I’ve found

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist
7 months ago

One wine or beer per day might actually be GOOD for you and health risks are 'exaggerated', says world-renowned scientist

Daily Mail  

The links between moderate alcohol consumption and an early death are 'exaggerated', according to a world-renowned data scientist. Statistically, the risk of drinking one beer or wine per day on your life expectancy is no higher than driving a car or eating bacon, said Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, a statistician Cambridge University. In the same year, Canadian health officials released …

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Alcohol’s healthy halo dims as study finds drinking may be harmful for older adults, even at low levels

CNN  

CNN — Americans, and especially those under age 35, are changing their tune on alcohol use, with a growing share endorsing the view that moderate drinking is bad for health — and a new study backs them up. A different Gallup poll published last year found that 62% of adults under 35 said they drink alcohol, down 10 percentage points …

Nope, "moderate" alcohol consumption isn't good for you: Study
8 months ago

Nope, "moderate" alcohol consumption isn't good for you: Study

Salon  

In a landmark systematic review of existing medical literature, researchers publishing in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs have found that previous research finding that moderate alcohol consumption had health benefits was badly flawed. These studies focused on older adults in an effort to demonstrate a link between alcohol and longevity, the researchers report, and many such studies …

How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?
8 months, 1 week ago

How much alcohol can you drink a week and still be healthy?

Live Mint  

Though more people are calling themselves sober-curious or are trying zero-proof replacements for alcohol, drinking is a regular part of social life for most of us. A U.S. federal dietary committee is currently evaluating alcohol consumption guidelines, which recommend that men consume no more than two drinks a day and, for women, no more than one. “At seven standard drinks …

Alcohol-related deaths soar to an all-time high in wake of Covid - fuelled by 'concerning' uptick in middle-aged women
11 months, 1 week ago

Alcohol-related deaths soar to an all-time high in wake of Covid - fuelled by 'concerning' uptick in middle-aged women

Daily Mail  

Deaths from alcohol have spiralled to an all-time high in Covid's wake, official data revealed today. Ian Hamilton, associate professor of addiction at the University of York, said: 'These latest figures are extremely worrying because they show there has been yet another dramatic rise in deaths due to alcohol. Last year an Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development report revealed …

If You Have More Than 1 Alcoholic Drink In A Day, We've Got Some Bad News
11 months, 4 weeks ago

If You Have More Than 1 Alcoholic Drink In A Day, We've Got Some Bad News

Huff Post  

Daniel de la Hoz via Getty Images Drinking more than one alcoholic beverage daily, on average, was linked to a heightened risk of coronary heart disease among women. In new research involving 432,265 people — roughly 243,000 men and 189,000 women between 18 and 65 — experts discovered that women who had on average more than one alcoholic drink daily …

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older
1 year, 2 months ago

So THAT'S Why Drinking Alcohol Makes You Feel Worse As You Get Older

Huff Post  

Yana Iskayeva via Getty Images At a certain decade in life, many of us lose the enzyme to metabolize alcohol. “Alcohol, besides the vascular damage and dementia risks, increases the risk of breast cancer, esophageal cancer and liver cancer,” she said. “Substances like caffeine, cigarettes and alcohol all hinder sleep” In your 60s, you’ll likely begin to feel the effects …

A single night alcohol binge more likely to cause liver disease than a few drinks a week, says study
1 year, 3 months ago

A single night alcohol binge more likely to cause liver disease than a few drinks a week, says study

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy People who binge drink are three times more likely to develop …

Alcohol and junk food led to ‘alarming’ surge in cancers in young people
1 year, 6 months ago

Alcohol and junk food led to ‘alarming’ surge in cancers in young people

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Dr Ashleigh Hamilton, Centre for Public Health, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland, said: “The findings …

Drinking in moderation is good for the health: myth or fact? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 8 months ago

Drinking in moderation is good for the health: myth or fact? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

It’s World Hepatitis Day this week, on July 28, and perhaps an apt time to look at conditions associated with the liver. Across the world, people have believed for decades now that a moderate amount of alcohol consumption may be good for you – that it could potentially protect you against heart disease. The analysis, of more than 100 studies …

Is drinking alcohol good for you?
1 year, 9 months ago

Is drinking alcohol good for you?

Live Mint  

Alcohol is the one thing that divides opinion. Now, stirring this heady cocktail is a team from Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, whose new study suggests that low to moderate alcohol consumption might potentially reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events and heart diseases. In addition, the same studies that found that low to moderate alcohol consumption may …

One Alcoholic Drink per Day May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease: Study
1 year, 9 months ago

One Alcoholic Drink per Day May Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease: Study

News 18  

According to a recent study, consuming light to moderate amounts of alcohol over the long term can reduce stress-related brain activity and, as a result, lessen the risk of developing heart disease. One drink per day for women and one to two drinks per day for males, according to research, is associated with decreased stress signaling in the brain. Lead …

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