As new government guidelines prescribe a drug for ‘mild alcoholics’, The Telegraph took a look at some conflicting research we have had about alcohol over the past few years. The new drug is to be prescribed for “mild alcoholics” who drink two glasses of wine a night, as part of an attempt […]
During our research in new health news we came across a really interesting article written by Michelle Roberts the health editor of BBC news online. She reported that new research has revealed that scientists believe drinking too much alcohol could set off a chain of reactions in the body that makes […]
Carrie Bradshaw and her rounds of cosmopolitans, Bridget Jones with her glasses of chardonnay in sitcoms, rom-coms and comedy shows, female boozers are the stuff of jokes. They suffer through hangovers, complain about their bar bills, promise to cut back and then cheerfully renege. But many women find that their […]
With the holiday season just around the corner there is plenty of excuses to overindulge with alcohol and it is very easy to do. Without realising it someone who would consider themselves a moderate drinker can easily have too much alcohol too regularly and start to see their health suffering […]
There has always been an understanding that excess alcohol ‘raises cancer risk’. But new research has shown that alcohol doesn´t have to be consummed invast quantities to have an effect. Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth […]
Red wine and something in red wine called resveratrol might be heart healthy. Find out the facts, and hype, regarding red wine and its impact on your heart. Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants […]
Question: Antibiotics and alcohol: Should I avoid mixing them? What are the effects of drinking alcohol while taking antibiotics? Some antibiotics carry a warning to avoid alcohol. But others don’t. Answer: From James M. Steckelberg, M.D. The effects of combining antibiotics and alcohol can vary, depending on the specific antibiotic. […]
