Alcohol Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Mortality in Women With Obesity
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For women with breast cancer with higher body mass index (BMI), alcohol drinking is associated with a lower risk of overall mortality, according to a study published online Aug. 9 in Cancer.Marilyn L. Kwan, P…
Learn MoreDrinking May Not Raise Risk of Breast Cancer’s Return
TUESDAY, Aug. 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may not have to swear off alcohol completely, a new study suggests.In it, researchers report that occasional drinking isn’t likely to cause a recurrence of b…
Learn MoreDrinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans diagnosed with cancer continue to drink alcohol regularly — sometimes heavily and sometimes during treatment, a new study shows.The study, of over 15,000 U.S. cancer survivors, found that 78% we…
Learn MoreAlcohol Consumption Common in Adults With Cancer Diagnosis
THURSDAY, Aug. 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol consumption and risky drinking behaviors are common among cancer survivors, according to a study published online Aug. 10 in JAMA Network Open.Mengyao Shi, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., from the Washington Unive…
Learn MorePregnancy-Specific Alcohol Policies May Not Work
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most pregnancy-specific alcohol policies are not associated with decreased odds of infant injuries or morbidities, according to a study published online Aug. 3 in JAMA Network Open.Sarah C.M. Roberts, Dr.P.H…
Learn MorePolice Often Fail to Enforce Laws on Underage Drinking: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Underage drinking is an issue in many U.S. communities, but the number of law enforcement agencies using alcohol-related enforcement strategies has remained low or dropped in the past decade. In a new study, r…
Learn MoreAlmost Linear Association Seen Between Alcohol Intake, Blood Pressure
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There is an almost linear association between alcohol intake and blood pressure (BP) in healthy adults, according to a review published online July 31 in Hypertension.Silvia Di Federico, from the University of…
Learn MoreWhat to Know About Alcohol and Diabetes, According to an Expert
Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to live a life of deprivation and misery, but you’ll need to play it smart when it comes to drinking.Alcohol can have an impact on blood sugar, and you should be aware of its effects. Here are some facts on a…
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