Archive for June, 2011
European Men Dying Prematurely from Smoking, Alcohol Use
A new study from the European Union shows that men are twice as likely as women to die before the age of 65 due to drinking alcohol and smoking. The report found that every year, 630,000 men under the age of 65 die compared with 300,000 females in this age group across the European Union.
Study Offers Insight into the Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
A new study addresses recent findings regarding the underlying mechanisms behind the effects of alcohol on the brain.
UK Wants to Outlaw Cheap Alcohol to Lower Binge Drinking Rates
In an effort to fight binge drinking, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) is expected to outline a national minimum cost for wine, beer, and hard alcohol in the coming weeks.
