News tagged with chronic drinking
Researchers study toenails as marker for arsenic exposure
(PhysOrg.com) -- UA scientists have teamed up to study the relationship between arsenic in human toenails and arsenic concentration in drinking water. Exposure to arsenic is associated with several chronic diseases ranging ...
Dec 07, 2011 |
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Teen obesity could shrink Australian lifespans
Health experts warned Wednesday that Australia's life expectancy could be sent into reverse after a new study found alarming levels of obesity among teenagers.
Feb 09, 2011 |
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Alcohol may combat diabetes, in moderation
A couple of beers a day can be part of a healthy lifestyle, and even reduce the risk of developing diabetes, Dutch researchers say.
Jan 14, 2011 |
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Maintaining a healthy diet during the holidays, without deprivation
We're in the season when sugary, high-calorie treats will be among the highest hurdles to maintaining healthy eating habits and proper weight management through New Year's Day. The first big hurdle: Halloween sweets.
Oct 27, 2010 |
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Flow of empty calories into children's food supply must be reduced
With over 23 million children and adolescents in the US overweight or obese, the risks for many chronic diseases continue to increase. An article in the October issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association examin ...
Oct 01, 2010 |
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Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Review of pain management practices for cirrhosis patients
In the May issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, physician experts review current practices for pain management in cirrhotic patients. The physician experts reviewed all current literature available on PubMed and MEDLINE with n ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
May 26, 2010 |
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Chronic drinking causes more liver injury than acute or binge drinking
Alcohol consumption is known to cause liver damage. Yet the specifics of alcohol-induced liver injury can differ depending on the pattern of drinking. New rodent findings show that chronic drinking causes more injury - ...
Feb 03, 2009 |
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