New research published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity provides evidence that alcohol use disorder triggers a distinct type of immune response in the brain. The findings suggest that excessive ...

There's a ton of factors to consider when quantifying how long alcohol is detectable in your body. Singh says factors like ...

Alcohol consumption, especially binge drinking, is a significant risk factor for breast cancer, with early-onset cases being particularly affected. Historical and recent studies consistently show ...

The primary function of ADH1C is ethanol oxidation. A common polymorphism of this gene is associated with a slower rate of oxidation and may increase exposure to ethanol. Therefore, we hypothesized ...

New evidence from large-scale genetic and cohort studies reveals that alcohol increases dementia risk across the dose range, overturning the myth of “safe” moderate drinking. Study: Alcohol use and ...

Study: Association between alcohol consumption and incidence of dementia in current drinkers: linear and non-linear mendelian randomization analysis. Image Credit: jiris / Shutterstock In a recent ...

Research led by VCU and Rutgers University provides new insights into how the people we love affect our health. A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new ...

Genetics of substance use disorders and related behaviors in humans and rodents. Genetic mapping of oxycodone and related behaviors using inbred rat strains Translational studies of human genes ...

Drinking any amount of alcohol increases your risk of dementia later in life, according to a new study that challenges prior research findings. Some research has suggested light drinking — such as ...

In this exclusive video ahead of the upcoming San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), Seema Khan, MD, of Northwestern ...