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The myth is busted: 2 glasses of alcohol a day is no longer considered a safe dose
The widespread social belief that one or two drinks a day is safe for health has been completely debunked by a massive new scientific...
Neurology
New Study: Long-term alcohol consumption transforms the brain’s genetic structure
Scientists at the Spanish Institute of Neuroscience have determined that long-term alcohol consumption radically alters the expression of genes responsible for the brain's reward...
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Study: Gene Mutation is a Risk Factor for Alcohol Dependence
Scientists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) School of Medicine have identified a key genetic regulator of the inherent sensitivity to alcohol and...
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How does alcohol consumption increase the risk of developing cancer?
As a rule, people know that smoking and prolonged sun exposure can cause cancer, but few realize that alcohol also carries similar risks. According...