alcohol consumption

Excessive consumption of alcohol has been linked to a range of short-term and chronic health issues from heart disease, stroke, liver disease to cancer. Alcohol over a period of time can weaken immune system, cause memory issues and brain…

Many a love story has been forged over the simple act of grabbing a drink. But the practice of sober or dry dating is on the rise – and Gen Z are leading the charge. A survey from the dating app Hinge earlier this year found that three out…

The decline in male fertility continues to accelerate. But the cause remained largely unknown. Now researchers believe they have an insight into what damage is being done to sperm, and by what.The concentration of active sperm in male semen…

Chronic alcohol consumption may increase pain sensitivity via two distinct biochemical processes, one driven by alcohol intake and the other by alcohol withdrawal. That is one new conclusion reached by Scripps Research scientists…

Researchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption. And federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos agrees Canadians…

Drinking a glass of wine or a pint of beer every day won’t add benefits to your health but it also won’t cause premature death, a recent Canadian study found. The study published in JAMA Open Network on March 31 looked at existing…

Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner discusses the prospect of infertility.QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, My partner and I have decided to start a family. I’m a little nervous, however, as I have just…

The finest Scotch brands showcase the distinctive regional flavors and environmental influences that make Scotland unique, delivering a truly elevated drinking experience. (Credits: AFP)Alcohol consumption can interfere with bodily…

Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren’t hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits. Across Canada, the responsible ministers declined…

Last Updated: January 19, 2023, 08:33 ISTWHO asserts that there is evidence available suggesting any threshold where the cancer causing effects of alcohol switch on and start harming the human system (Credits: AFP)Early-onset drinking may…