Alcohol : Science World Report

Apr 13, 2015 12:56 PM EDT

Alcohol In The Movies May Influence Just How Much You're Drinking, Too

Could watching movies where alcohol is consumed in them ultimately influence how much you might drink during or afterward?

Mar 31, 2015 10:13 AM EDT

Kids Who 'Sip' Their Parents' Wine or Beer May Start Drinking Earlier

Do you give your child a sip of your wine or beer every now and then? Then he may be more likely to drink sooner. Scientists have found that children that receive a taste of their parents' wine may be more likely to start drinking by high school than their peers.

Mar 20, 2015 05:49 PM EDT

What If A Device In Your Car Could Stop You From Drinking And Driving

New findings published in the American Journal of Public Health show that researchers at the University of Michigan Injury Center and the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute studied how many lives could be saved if there were alcohol ignition interlock devices in newly purchased...

Feb 23, 2015 08:56 AM EST

Lower IQ Linked to Increased Drinking in Young Adult Men

It turns out that there may be a link between lower IQ and increased drinking among young adult men.

Jan 15, 2015 09:42 AM EST

The Longer You Work, the More You Drink

It turns out that the longer your work, the more likely you are to drink.

Dec 30, 2014 07:50 AM EST

Drunk Birds Slur Their Songs Like Humans Slur Their Words

Humans aren't the only ones who slur their speech when they're buzzed. Scientists have discovered that drunk birds have the same problem.

Dec 29, 2014 11:26 AM EST

What Gives Champagne Its Bubbles? The Science of Bubbly This New Year's

This New Year's, people around the world will be popping open bottles of champagne to celebrate the stroke of midnight. But what's the best way to pour this bubbly beverage, and what gives it the bubbles in the first place?

Dec 29, 2014 12:27 AM EST

Reducing Your Alcohol Intake May Decrease Your Risk Of Dementia

Previous studies have linked alcohol intake to an increased risk of cognitive issues later in life. Now, Prof. Alistair Burns, one of England's top dementia doctors, has found that eliminating alcohol can help reduce the risk of dementia later in life.

Dec 08, 2014 02:57 PM EST

Smoking May Hurt Your Ability To Quit Drinking

Could smoking hurt your ability to cut alcohol once and for all? Researchers at the University of Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) have found that a small number of clients who smoke have shorter stays in alcohol treatment programs than non-smokers, along with poorer treatment outcomes...

Nov 05, 2014 07:02 AM EST

New Genetic Markers for Alcoholism Recovery Discovered

There may be a new method to help those recovering from alcoholism. Scientists have discovered genetic markers that may help identify individuals who could benefit from the alcoholism treatment drug, acamprosate.

Oct 03, 2014 04:36 PM EDT

High Alcohol Intake Linked to Increased Risk of HPV In Men

High alcohol intake has been associated with an increased risk of the human papillomavirus (HPV) in men, according to recent findings published in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Aug 22, 2014 01:51 AM EDT

The Benefits of Counseling for Drinking Problems in Young Users may be Limited

Counseling techniques that were once used to help young people dealing with alcoholism have limited benefit, according to recent findings published in the Cochrane Library.