alcohol

Excessive alcohol consumption continues to drain the American economy, according to findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2010 excessive drinking cost the American economy $249 billion, which is a $25.5 billion increase since 2006. Costs were related to crime, a reduction in workplace productivity and treating health-related problems associated with drinking. Drinking more than ...click here to read more

Every now and then, a glass of wine or beer is such a pleasure. With dinner, it’s that little something extra to toast with or bring out the flavors of your meal. At a pub, sampling a craft brew is a conversation-starter with friends and family. I’m convinced that an occasional glass of alcohol is ...click here to read more

No one likes to think they can be swayed by advertizing. I’m just as smart and skeptical about product claims as the next girl, but sometimes those subliminal messages that are everywhere have us sold before we know it – hook, line and sinker. An expensive pair of shoes or face cream is one thing, ...click here to read more

Forget about holiday seasonal guilt and raising a glass (or three) to ring in the new year. New research suggests that you needn’t lock away the bottles for the rest of the year. Moderate alcohol consumption has its benefits; it can protect you from heart disease and reduce your risk of strokes and gallstones. A ...click here to read more

College campuses across the globe are witnessing a huge increase in alcohol consumption among students. Not many of these young people are thinking about the future consequences of such enthusiastic binge drinking. While this is a concern for both genders, recent findings suggest that young women should especially be wary of alcohol consumption. There is ...click here to read more

There are many risk factors for breast cancer that women are routinely told to stay away from; and for years, medical experts have been telling us that drinking alcohol is one of them. However, a recent study has spun the argument on its head again,  indicating that modest alcohol consumption could actually improve survival rates ...click here to read more

It has been suggested that people who suffer from alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver are at a higher risk of liver cancer. So, it would seem that liver cancer screening in this population would be advantageous in an effort to diagnosis and treat patients with liver cancer at an earlier stage. However, the role of ...click here to read more

Many people regularly drink alcohol and never develop a drinking problem.  However, this isn’t the case for everyone.  Many people do develop drinking problems and become dependent on alcohol. If you’ve ever questioned if you have a drinking problem, you more than likely do. And if friends or family seem concerned about your drinking, you ...click here to read more