News articles tagged with 'alcohol'
Scientists find gene linked to alcohol consumption
— 6 Apr 2011 16:10 | HealthScientists have identified a gene that appears to play a role in regulating how much alcohol people drink, in a study of over 47,000 people published today in Proceedings of the National…
Genetic changes behind sweet tooth
— 6 Apr 2011 15:19 | HealthThe substance ghrelin plays an important role in various addictions, such as alcoholism and binge-eating. It also impacts on sugar consumption, which is due, in part, to genetic factors,…
Stronger alcohol 'buzz' predicts future binge drinking problems
— 6 Apr 2011 15:07 | HealthFor some people, alcohol is a social lubricant. For others, it's an unpleasant downer. New research shows that a person's response to alcohol can predict their future drinking behaviour,…
MP calls for new measures to protect children from alcohol advertising
— 28 Mar 2011 18:22 | HealthNext week, Sarah Wollaston MP will put forward a private member's bill urging the government to adopt a new approach to protect UK children from alcohol advertising…
Treatment for alcohol dependence might work best in certain populations, research suggests
— 17 Mar 2011 19:19 | HealthResults from a new study suggest that one of the most prescribed medications for alcohol dependence may be more effective in some people. Preliminary results show that naltrexone (Revia),…
Heavy drinking associated with increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer
— 15 Mar 2011 20:26 | HealthHeavy alcohol consumption, specifically three or more glasses of liquor a day, is associated with an increased risk of death from pancreatic cancer, according to a report in the March…
Heavy drinking not linked to common type of gullet cancer
— 15 Mar 2011 19:26 | HealthHeavy drinking is not associated with one of the two most common types of gullet (oesophageal) cancer, suggests research published online in Gut…
'Pre-baby blues' due to lack of support from partner
— 14 Mar 2011 20:51 | HealthPregnancy is meant to be a joyous time however some women experience overwhelming 'baby blues' before the birth of their child. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy can result in…
Host change alters toxic cocktail
— 12 Mar 2011 14:59 | BiologyLeaf beetles fascinate us because of their amazing variety of shapes and rich colouring. Their larvae, however, are dangerous plant pests. Larvae of the leaf beetle Chrysomela lapponica…
Alcohol has stronger impact on gastric bypass patients, study finds
— 11 Mar 2011 15:25 | HealthPatients who have had a gastric bypass operation take longer to process alcohol, potentially leading some of them to overindulge when drinking, according to the results of a new study…