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17

Apr


 Light drinking during pregnancy okay, study suggests  



Research from the U.K. finds that consuming two drinks a week when pregnant is not linked to adverse outcomes in childhood.

Research from the U.K. finds that consuming two drinks a week when pregnant is not linked to adverse outcomes in childhood.

06

Feb


 Choice of alcohol mixer affects intoxication  



Drinking alcohol mixed with diet soda may get you drunk faster than drinking alcohol mixed with regular soda.

Drinking alcohol mixed with diet soda may get you drunk faster than drinking alcohol mixed with regular soda.

09

Jan

Gals down alcohol faster than guysMale university students in Spain down more booze overall than their female counterparts, but in drinks-per-hour, the ladies are out-quaffing the guys, new research finds.

Gals down alcohol faster than guys
Male university students in Spain down more booze overall than their female counterparts, but in drinks-per-hour, the ladies are out-quaffing the guys, new research finds.

05

Dec

Scientists discover binge-drinking geneThe cocktail allure of Mad Men aside, new findings help shed light on why some people appear to be more vulnerable to the pull of alcohol.

Scientists discover binge-drinking gene
The cocktail allure of Mad Men aside, new findings help shed light on why some people appear to be more vulnerable to the pull of alcohol.

04

Sep

Can the shape of your glass influence your drinking?Researchers suspect that curved glasses make it difficult to determine how much has been consumed, and that makes it harder to pace drinking.

Can the shape of your glass influence your drinking?
Researchers suspect that curved glasses make it difficult to determine how much has been consumed, and that makes it harder to pace drinking.

20

Aug

Marriage drives women to drink, study suggestsDrinking behaviors are influenced by a variety of factors, including spousal drinking habits, sociability and marital stress coping.

Marriage drives women to drink, study suggests
Drinking behaviors are influenced by a variety of factors, including spousal drinking habits, sociability and marital stress coping.

14

Jun

Smoking, drinking may not lower sperm countNew research contradicts current advice about male fertility.

Smoking, drinking may not lower sperm count
New research contradicts current advice about male fertility.

03

Mar

Abstaining from alcohol significantly shortens lifeNew research shows that those who imbibe are less likely to die than those who stay dry.

Abstaining from alcohol significantly shortens life
New research shows that those who imbibe are less likely to die than those who stay dry.

09

Jan

Drinkers urged to shun booze 2 days a weekDrinkers should have at least 2 alcohol-free days each week, according to British Parliament.

Drinkers urged to shun booze 2 days a week
Drinkers should have at least 2 alcohol-free days each week, according to British Parliament.

22

Oct

Abstaining from alcohol significantly shortens lifeNew research shows that those who imbibe are less likely to die than those who stay dry.

Abstaining from alcohol significantly shortens life
New research shows that those who imbibe are less likely to die than those who stay dry.