Monitoring Alcohol

  Following the U.S. surgeon general’s new advisory warning of alcohol’s link to multiple cancers, a Florida neurosurgeon said, ‘It’s about time.’” Dr Brett Osborn, a Florida-based neurosurgeon renowned for his work in longevity medicine, has strongly supported the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent advisory addressing the health risks of alcohol consumption. Referring to alcohol as

Gen Now feeling most the push back against alcohol free drinks. Societal pressure is hindering the growth of alcohol-free drinks, despite a rise in acceptance, according to recent research by Heineken and the University of Oxford. The study, involving nearly 12,000 adults across the UK, US, Spain, Japan, and Brazil, revealed that 80% of consumers

Recent research has shed light on a worrying link between Alzheimer’s disease and alcohol use disorder, highlighting how alcohol consumption could accelerate the progression of this devastating condition. Findings from a study undertaken by scientists at Scripps Research reveal that both Alzheimer’s disease and alcohol use disorder share strikingly similar disruptions on a molecular level,

A recent study involving over 14,000 participants in a telehealth weight management programme revealed significant changes in alcohol use after starting AOMs. Nearly half of the participants who consumed alcohol at the beginning of the programme reduced their intake after starting the medications. This is an encouraging finding, as excessive alcohol consumption can interfere with

Promoting and modelling abstinence in the first place is a key to avoiding Heavy Episodic Drinking For years, many prevention programmes aimed at reducing alcohol misuse have assumed that shaping young people’s attitudes towards alcohol would influence their drinking behaviour. However, research from the Steps Towards Alcohol Misuse Prevention Programme (STAMPP) Trial, involving over 12,000 adolescents in

Festive celebrations, social gatherings, and family occasions often go hand-in-hand with alcohol, a practice many view as innocent. But did you know that even moderate alcohol consumption could increase your risk of cancer? Shockingly, a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Centre revealed that 60% of Americans are unaware of this alarming link. It’s

  Alcohol consumption plays a considerable role in suicide deaths, with one in four suicide fatalities involving alcohol use, either detected in the individual’s body at the time or consumed during the act. This statistic underscores the need to reframe how we view the intersection of alcohol and mental health Patterns of Alcohol Use that

A recent UK study has revealed striking links between alcohol use disorder (AUD) and mental health issues following a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D). Researchers found that individuals with AUD were significantly more likely to develop depression and anxiety after being diagnosed with T2D compared to those without AUD. This connection persisted even after

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a serious condition that affects millions of people across the globe. It doesn’t just impact the individual but has ripple effects on families, workplaces, and entire communities. This disorder is a significant public health challenge, accounting for over 5% of the global burden of disease, according to the World Health