After uncovering a key mechanism that could explain how e-cigarettes harm the lungs, brain, and cardiovascular system, a team of researchers now calls for much stricter regulation of these electronic devices. Electronic cigarettes — e-cigarettes, for short — were developed as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, in an effort to…
Atrial fibrillation: Daily alcoholic drink riskier than binge drinking
A new study suggests that drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently rather than having infrequent bouts of binge drinking is more likely to increase the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (A-fib), a condition in which the heart beats irregularly. “Recommendations about alcohol consumption have focused on reducing the absolute amount…
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Foods to eat and avoid when hungover
A hangover is a group of symptoms that commonly occur following excessive alcohol consumption. The symptoms of a hangover vary from one person to another. However, most people experience headache, tiredness, and irritability. Nausea and excessive thirst are also common. The severity of these symptoms usually correlates with the amount of alcohol a person…
Binge drinking affects 1 in 10 older adults in the US
Binge drinking affects more than one-tenth of older adults in the United States, according to new research. Binge drinking can be harmful for older people because it increases the risk of injuries and falls and the chances of developing chronic health problems. The new Journal of the American Geriatrics Society study analyzed…