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Is Drinking Too Much a Problem in the US?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:18:37 +0000

Drink up.

Do You Drink Beer Because You're Addicted to Hops?

Donald Deane — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:00:40 +0000

We've always been under the impression that people drink beer because it's awesome, but a new article suggests that hops addiction may actually be a real thing. Someone should tell these "scientists" that buzz-kills are rude.

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Being Drunk Can Save Your Life if You Get Injured (Sort Of)

Mike Adams — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:55:28 +0000

The bare-knuckle spirit of the American boozehound can now hold its head up a little higher: a new study has discovered that being under the influence of alcohol may increase a person’s chances for survival in the event of an accident.

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Are You A Boozer? You May Be Smarter!

Mike Hendren — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:20:22 +0000

Study: smarter people drink more!

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Disney World to Start Serving Booze

Amanda Ferris — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:50:22 +0000

Despite the tradition of Walt Disney's refusal to allow his beloved theme park to serve spirits, as Disney World's Fantasyland expands this fall, the Magic Kingdom's menu will also see an expansion: wine and beer will be available for adult patrons to drink.

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Unsurprising New Research Finds Bar and Restaurant Employees at High Risk for Alcoholism

Mike Adams — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:41:02 +0000

Bartenders can make a lot in tips, one of the upsides to working in the bar or restaurant industry. However, a new study suggests there is a major pitfall to employment in a business where booze is served: it is a common breeding ground for alcoholism.

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Official White House Beer Recipe Revealed

Tom Blunt — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:10:12 +0000

People worked themselves up into such a fizz over news that the President brews his own beer that the White House decided to share its recipe. You may not be able to debate like Obama, but now you can drink like him!

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Can Alcohol Really Help Us Get Along Better?

Mike Adams — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 17:50:38 +0000

The socially inept can often suffer from debilitating tremors of shyness and inhibition, while those who grind the gnashing teeth off the full-blooded booze hound often throw caution to the wind and ride the dastardly beast until its legs fall off.

With that philosophy in mind, it appears that alcohol has been a major stepping stone in helping the general public grease the societal walls that in the end have allowed us to get to know each other a little better.

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Americans Choose Beer As Their Favorite Alcoholic Beverage

Shauna Wright — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 19:27:18 +0000

Next time you’re out with friends, look around the table. Chances are good you’ll see more beer bottles than wine glasses or martinis, and that’s not a coincidence — a new survey discovered beer is America’s favorite alcoholic beverage.

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Will a New Product Help Drunks Avoid a DUI Arrest?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:57:03 +0000

Breathalyzer tests have long been the standard for law enforcement officers to determine who’s driving while intoxicated. But they may have met their match in a new product called Breathalyzer Equalizer.

The team that came up with the item will really blow you away.

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Hey, Ladies — Booze May Actually Be Good for Your Bones

Mike Adams — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:19:21 +0000

While alcohol has been known to stretch the waistlines of men all over the world, a new study suggests that tying one on might actually be beneficial for women.

Grab a cold one because here comes the science.

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Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You're Pregnant?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:47:14 +0000

For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.

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Can Drinking Raise the Risk of Breast Cancer?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:38:09 +0000

Want to lower your risk of breast cancer? Go easy on the cocktails. New data indicates that having even one alcoholic drink a day could raise your chances of getting the disease.

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Can Vodka Make Men More Creative?

Shauna Wright — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:42:04 +0000

Need a creative boost? Have a shot of vodka.

A new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago found slightly inebriated men solved more problems requiring verbal resourcefulness in less time than did their sober counterparts.

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Study: Sugar is just as Harmful as Tobacco and Alcohol

Daryl Nelson — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:39:53 +0000

Consuming excessive amounts of sugar is as harmful as tobacco or alcohol, according to a recent study conducted by the University of California, San Francisco.

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Do You Qualify As a Binge Drinker? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:26:29 +0000

According to a survey involving about 450,000 adults, 17 percent of Americans are binge drinkers.

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10 Tips for the Common Hangover

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:30:28 +0000

Hangovers have long been the price of a night of overindulgence — and come January 1, you may be feeling the effects of one yourself. So how can you make it a little less painful?

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Financially Stressed Older Adults May Smoke or Drink More — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:52:43 +0000

A new study published in the November issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs may have found a potential link between older adults, financial woes, and alcohol and tobacco usage.

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Study Finds Alcohol Consumption Can Increase Risk of Breast Cancer

Shauna Wright — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:31:26 +0000

While it’s been reported in recent years that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, a new report claims just two glasses of alcoholic beverages a day could substantially boost a woman’s chances of getting breast cancer.

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