In New Documentary, Michael J. Fox Describes Hiding Parkinson’s, Struggles With Alcohol
MONDAY, Jan. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Actor Michael J. Fox details his experiences with Parkinson’s disease, including turning to alcohol and pills in an attempt to cope, in a new documentary. Fox, 61, has had the degenerative brain disorder since…
Learn MoreRoux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Tied to Risk for Alcohol Use Disorder Hospitalization
THURSDAY, Jan. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is associated with an increased risk for alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related hospitalizations versus both sleeve gastrectomy and weight management programs, according to a stud…
Learn MoreCómo un ‘enero abstemio’ podría ayudar a su salud
JUEVES, 5 de enero de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tener un “enero abstemio”, es decir, renunciar al alcohol durante el primer mes del año, es tendencia.Y no es mala idea, según un consejero de rehabilitación de las drogas y el alcohol de la Clínica Cleve…
Learn MoreCould Weight-Loss Surgery in Teens Raise Risks for Alcohol Abuse?
FRIDAY, Jan. 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For teens who are obese, weight-loss surgery can be life-changing — but not always in a good way.A new study finds a troubling downside to weight-loss surgery among 13- to 19-year-olds: They’re at increased ris…
Learn MoreHow a ‘Dry January’ Could Help Your Health
THURSDAY, Jan. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Having a “dry January,” or giving up alcohol for the first month of the year, is a trend. And it’s not a bad idea, according to a drug and alcohol rehab counselor with Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Not consuming …
Learn MoreDAAs Less Likely for Hep C Patients With Alcohol Use Disorder
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV), those with current alcohol use disorder (AUD) or a history of AUD are less likely to receive direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatment, according to a study published…
Learn MoreIncluso en la enfermedad hepática avanzada, nunca es demasiado tarde para dejar el alcohol
JUEVES, 15 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Dejar el alcohol puede ayudar a reducir las complicaciones de la cirrosis hepática, incluso en los pacientes que tienen una enfermedad avanzada. También puede ayudarlos a vivir más tiempo, muestra un…
Learn MoreEven in Advanced Liver Disease, It’s Never Too Late to Quit Alcohol
THURSDAY, Dec. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Quitting alcohol can help reduce complications of liver cirrhosis, even in patients who have advanced disease. It can also help them live longer, new research shows. “Our results clearly show that all patien…
Learn MoreLas probabilidades de muerte precoz aumentan tras una lesión grave vinculada con el alcohol
LUNES, 12 de diciembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antes de hacer ese brindis durante una celebración de fin de año con un exceso de alcohol, esta información lo dejará sobrio.Las personas que se lesionan de gravedad mientras están borrachas y requier…
Learn MoreOdds for Early Death Rise After Severe Injury Linked to Alcohol
MONDAY, Dec. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Before you toast the holiday season with too much alcohol, here’s a sobering thought.Folks who get injured severely enough while intoxicated to require hospital treatment are five times more likely to die in t…
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