College students that mix alcohol with caffeinated energy drinks are at higher risk for alcohol-related injuries than students who drink regular cocktails, according new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. picked by wags273 2 years ago

The French dislike themselves even more than the Americans dislike them, according to an opinion poll published on Friday. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Alcohol is probably one of the most controversial product in terms of health, age, laws or cause of accidents. A while back we did a post on alcohol facts which highlighted some of the facts that are related to drunk driving, industry facts and so on. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

One of the longest and largest studies looking at alcohol consumption in older people found that moderate drinking was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing dementia. picked by kakana 4 months ago

A new study of cardiac health has yielded a happy formula: start with moderate exercise, at least 30 min. to 1 hr. a day and add moderate alcohol consumption.

*The report we've all been waiting for... picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

Drinking alcohol dulls the brain's ability to detect threats, US researchers said today in a study that helps explain why drunk people get into bar fights and drive their cars. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

I was allowed taste my parents wine and once I was about 12 I was allowed have half a glass Sat nights with dinner. I was also allowed have a drink at holidays and family occasions. Now, at 22, I barely drink at all. I never had much of a teen rebillion with alcohol, not having the facination with it my friends did. I think my parents did the right thing. picked by Marz 2 years ago

In Australia, the alcohol industry tried to encourage better drinking habits by making their labels clearer for the consumers. But a new study has found the opposite effect: college students are using the info to pick out which drinks will get them trashed the fastest. picked by bingo 6 months ago

Moderate alcohol consumption, or about two drinks a day, has often been touted as heart healthy in recent years, but a new study finds the same quantity causes cancer... in mouse boobs! picked by moNet 3 years ago

So what's the proof? Are they just making rubbing alcohol!?

The victims were labourers who lost consciousness after buying the alcohol on Thursday. picked by darlingluna 2 years ago

9 good reasons why cheap wine is better than the expensive stuff picked by Eastcoast1978 12 months ago

According to a new study on female alcohol use and blood pressure, young women who consume two or three alcoholic drinks a week are much more fun to do research on than women who do not consume alcohol. picked by buddha 2 years ago

The Spanish research involving more than 15,500 men and 26,000 women found large quantities of alcohol could be even more beneficial for men.

...rejoice picked by hoosker 4 days ago

Until recently, the French would have been incensed by any comparison between Napoleon and Hitler.

But to their rage and shame, new research has shown that France's greatest hero presided over mass atrocities which bear comparison with some of Hitler's worst crimes against humanity. picked by BernardBlack 1 year ago

The more alcohol an individual drinks, the smaller his or her total brain volume, according to a new study. picked by karenben 1 year ago

Another good reason for a glass of cabernet. picked by suebe 1 year ago

An Australian doctor says he has created the world's healthiest wine, which cleans your blood vessels and reduces the risk of heart attack as you drink it. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

Good news to all. Yet another advantage of alcohol drinking has been found. This time reducing the risk of gallstones. picked by Ankabout 6 months ago

What exactly are you doing to your brain when you drink alcohol or coffee? If you think they can’t be doing much harm, the pictures on the opposite page may come as a shock. picked by sharon22 7 months ago

Zut alors! The popular British cartoon and television series "Mr. Men" has come up with a malodorous Mr. Rude who speaks with a bad French accent. "Pardon me," says Mr. Rude in comedy Franglais as he breaks wind when his finger is pulled on a game played on the television show's website www.mrmen.com. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago