Deaths caused by alcohol have reached their highest rate in a decade, according to a new report that calls on the federal government to do more to protect Australians from the harms of excessive drinking.
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Deaths caused by alcohol have reached their highest rate in a decade, according to a new report that calls on the federal government to do more to protect Australians from the harms of excessive drinking.
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The link between alcohol and coronary heart disease proved to be especially strong among women, new research showed.
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February is here, and Dr Sandro Demaio has joined thousands of Aussies to hit pause on a habit in his life — drinking alcohol. This is why.
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Dr. Sanjay Gupta looks at how the medical consensus on alcohol has changed over the years and what medical experts are saying about the effects of alcohol today.
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Some alcoholic beverages may affect your bowel motions more than others.
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There’s no magic antidote, but experts say certain lifestyle choices can help.
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It’s often thought a bit of alcohol helps the heart. That’s not the case with blood pressure, says a new study that found as little as a drink a day can be harmful.
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The review found that the methodology of many previous studies was flawed and that risk of myriad health problems increased significantly after less than two drinks a day for women and after three for men.
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Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here’s why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January.
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People taking part in Dry January may notice they have an improved mood, clearer thinking and better sleep.
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Taking a break from alcohol can reward you with better sleep, more energy, a better mood and better overall health. Here's expert advice on how to go dry successfully.
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There’s a lot of research on alcohol health risks that should make anyone question the value of drinking any amount of alcohol.
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Georgina Hibberd was at a low point when she went to rehab for her drinking, but weightlifting is helping her heal.
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I started drinking at 16 and grew up in a family where social drinking was a regular practice. So, it was a challenge when doctors told me I had to give it up, writes national medical reporter Sophie Scott.
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We asked more than 830 older Australians about their awareness of 12 factors that help reduce dementia risk.
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People who increased the amount of alcohol they drank also had an increased risk of cancer, according to the results of a large study in Korea published on Wednesday in JAMA Network Open.
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Australia's golden boy Kim Hughes used to be the life of the party, until his alcohol abuse caught up with him. The former Test cricket captain says it took losing almost everything before he accepted it was time to pull up stumps.
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No amount of alcohol is healthy if you are younger than 40, mostly due to alcohol-related deaths by auto accidents, injury and homicide, according to a new global study.
If you are 40 or older without underlying health conditions, however, the new research found small amounts of alcohol might reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and diabetes.
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Teenagers -- especially girls -- and young adults who drink alone are more likely to abuse alcohol later in life, even to the point of alcoholism, a new study finds.
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There are many ways to reduce or quit alcohol. What works best for you will depend on your situation.
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People who are aerobically fit and work out a lot tend to imbibe more than their less fit peers.
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As little as one beer or glass of wine can begin shrinking your brain, a new study says, and the damage worsens with every added drink.
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A new study has sought to better understand why we tend to consume more alcohol when we’re in the comfort of our own home.
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This past week, the World Heart Federation issued a policy stating no level of alcohol consumption is safe for the heart. The ironically-named Dr. Beatriz Champagne who chaired the advocacy committee which produced the report said, "In brief, our position is that studies showing a significant cardioprotective effect of alcohol consumption have by-and-large been observational, inconsistent, funded by the alcohol industry, and/or not subject to randomized control. Furthermore, any potential cardioprotective effect is negated by the well-documented risks and harms, rendering our judgment that no amount of consumption can be considered good for heart health."
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It might seem logical that people who work out regularly would drink alcohol sparingly. A large new study suggests the opposite is true.