Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Medicaid boosted Appalachia. Will cuts deliver an outsized hit?
Kentucky’s 2014 Medicaid expansion improved health care and drug treatment in some of America’s poorest counties. Now, the…
These 2 drinks can make you go gray and bald
What’s in your cup might be working against what’s on your head. A sweeping new scientific review suggests…
How Alcohol Affects Your Health As You Age
“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled…
Mezcal Worm in a Bottle Yields Surprising DNA Results
Scientists decoded the true identity of the mezcal worm, long shrouded in myth. Credit: Stock A genetic study…
Genetic link found between drinking and pancreatic cancer
A new study has revealed insights into how inhibiting a cellular molecule could help thwart the onset of…
Football Game Ends in Violence as Argentines Clash With Chileans
A football match in Buenos Aires province erupted into chaos, with supporters of a local Argentine club recorded…
Habits That Look Healthy but Can Lead to Heart Failure
When it comes to heart health, a lot of advice is straightforward: Eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly,…
More liver disease among heavy drinkers — without more drinking
Serious liver disease is becoming more common among Americans who drink heavily, according to a new study from…
Anti-Alcohol Drug Sales on the Rise in Russia
Retail sales of medications used to treat alcohol dependence in Russia rose sharply in the first half of…
Grenade recovered ahead of blast that killed 3 L.A. deputies missing
One of the two hand grenades found in a Santa Monica townhome complex ahead of the deadly blast…
UK Trade Deal, Premium Booze Drives Rally in India Liquor Stocks
Indian alcoholic beverage stocks have outperformed global peers over the past three months on the back of a…