Nearly 50% of cancer deaths worldwide are caused by preventable risk factors, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, according to the largest study of the … Almost Half of Cancer Deaths Are PreventableRead more
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UK pupils taught about alcohol with ‘misleading’ industry-funded resources
Schools are using “misleading and biased” information materials funded by the alcohol industry to educate pupils as young as nine about drinking, according to a … UK pupils taught about alcohol with ‘misleading’ industry-funded resourcesRead more
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Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brain
Researchers analyzed data from more than 36,000 adults that found a link between drinking and reduced brain volume that begins at an average consumption level … Even light-to-moderate drinking is associated with harm to the brainRead more
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Even light drinking can be harmful to health
Drinking less than the UK’s recommended limit of 14 units of alcohol per week still increases the risk of cardiovascular issues such as heart and … Even light drinking can be harmful to healthRead more
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How alcohol damages DNA and increases cancer risk
Scientists have shown how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells, helping to explain why drinking increases your risk of cancer, according to research part-funded by … How alcohol damages DNA and increases cancer riskRead more
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Long-term alcohol dependence lose neurocognitive abilities
Heavy drinking can lead to neurophysiological and cognitive changes ranging from disrupted sleep to more serious neurotoxic effects. Aging can also contribute to cognitive decline. … Long-term alcohol dependence lose neurocognitive abilitiesRead more