Alcohol Consumption
Oncologists: Surgeon General’s 'bold statement' elevates conversation about alcohol, cancer
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA, issued an advisory today that includes several recommendations designed to reduce the impact of alcohol on cancer incidence and mortality.
GLP-1s may curb alcohol consumption in those with obesity
Some diabetes medications could help reduce alcohol consumption and alcohol-related health problems, particularly in those with obesity, results of a systematic review published in eClinicalMedicine suggested.
Light drinking may raise mortality, cancer risk for older adults with certain risk factors
Low levels of alcohol consumption may be associated with increased mortality risk in adults with health-related or socioeconomic risk factors, results from a recent analysis suggested.
Lifestyle factors impact aspirin’s effect on colorectal cancer prevention
Individuals with unhealthy lifestyles may derive the most benefit from aspirin for colorectal cancer prevention, according to results of a prospective cohort study.
Nearly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults attributable to modifiable risk factors
About 40% of cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths among U.S. adults aged 30 years or older can be attributable to modifiable risk factors, according to a study led by American Cancer Society researchers.
Analysis suggests causal link between daily alcohol consumption and high blood pressure
The association between daily alcohol consumption and risk for hypertension is a linear relationship and the strength of the association varied between men and women, researchers reported.
Top news of May: Alcohol consumption, isotretinoin, antihypertensive medications, more
Healio has compiled May’s most-read news in dermatology.
Religion, race among top predictors of substance use initiation in early adolescence
NEW YORK — Factors across multiple domains, including demographic characteristics and parenting behaviors, appeared predictive of substance use initiation in early adolescence, according to study results.
Q&A: Alcohol consumption can age skin, trigger underlying diseases
Alcohol does more than affect your liver — it can affect your skin too.
Light to moderate alcohol consumption associated with lower risk for PAD
Researchers found a U-shaped association between alcohol consumption and risk for peripheral artery disease, with the lowest risk seen with consuming two drinks per week and more pronounced risk with at least 10 drinks, study data showed.