Sugar alcohol sorbitol may increase the risk of developing steatotic liver disease
Sweeteners such as aspartame, found in Equal packets, sucralose (Splenda), or sugar alcohols are often seen as healthier…
Parental permissiveness may influence binge drinking among college students
College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new Washington State…
‘Every Dubliner should drive through rural towns to see… The pub has been knocked off its perch’
Like triple-distilled whiskey, Irish pubs appear to have timeless appeal. They are staple setting in films, books and…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
‘I tried Baileys, Coole Swan and Aldi Irish Cream, one blows the rest away’
I tasted Baileys, Coole Swan and Aldi Irish Cream this Christmas, and one drink’s silky smooth texture and…
Irish pub launches 60 40 Guinness drink and furious fans say ‘it should be illegal’
A Dublin pub’s new 60 40 Guinness drink is dividing fans of the black stuff and people can’t…
How alcohol causes you to have a beer belly: Effects of drinking on fat and muscle growth |
A beer belly is more than just a cosmetic concern. Excess alcohol consumption often leads to fat building…
Reclassifying wine intake reshapes the Mediterranean diet’s cognitive impact
Scoring wine as a benefit in Mediterranean diet tools may blur important diet–cognition patterns, while reverse scoring reveals…
VA Research Wrap Up: New findings on suicide screenings, exercise, and alcohol withdrawal
VA’s Office of Research and Development recently published three News Briefs highlighting research findings in suicide screenings, a VA exercise…
Understanding thrombocytopenia in patients with portal hypertension and chronic liver disease
Chronic liver disease (CLD) and its advanced stage, cirrhosis, represent a significant global health burden, with portal hypertension…
Pharmacist’s urgent Christmas cheeseboard warning to anyone taking medication
A pharmacist has shared which foods and drinks can interfere with medication and make certain tablets less effective,…
Exploring endogenous retroviruses as hidden drivers of alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder (AUD), characterized by uncontrollable alcohol consumption due to physical and psychological dependence, affects approximately 14.1…