World: The town’s economic decline, driven by the collapse of its tourism industry and an oversupply of low-quality housing, has further contributed to instability.

‘4,300 addicts’: This British town is drowning in alcohol and gambling crisis

One in eight people diagnosed with dementia may actually have liver disease, a study published in the American Journal of Medicine stated. The cognitive symptoms of dementia are similar to those caused by Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE), a condition caused by liver cirrhosis.

One in 8 dementia cases 'may have liver disease instead'

A new study has challenged the notion that drinking in moderate quantities was better than avoiding alcohol completely. For years, many observational studies have pointed out that moderate drinkers live longer and face fewer health issues than non-drinkers but the new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, dispels all such misconceptions.

Drinking in moderation for good health might be a myth, new study reveals

The widespread use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among adolescents is "alarming", according to a report released on Thursday by the World Health Organization's (WHO) European branch, which recommended measures to limit access.

Use of alcohol and e-cigarettes among youth 'alarming': WHO

Study by World Health Organization shows more than half of children in Britain had drunk alcohol by age 13. Watch to know more.

UK tops underage alcohol abuse in new study

A study published in the international peer-reviewed journal Alcohol shows that the brain of a person recovering from alcohol use disorder can repair its structure once drinking ceases for at least 7.

This is how long it takes for brain to repair damage due to heavy drinking

It is popularly said that "anything a man can do, a woman can do it, even better". As per a new study, this also holds true for guzzling alcohol. A study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has found that women in Britain top the list of the world's biggest female binge drinkers.

UK women are way ahead when it comes to binge drinking, study finds

A child in the United Kingdom was hospitalised every 20 minutes, last year, after consuming either alcohol or drugs to cause self-harm, an investigation has revealed.

Self-harm: 1 child goes to hospital every 20 minutes in UK for alcohol or drug abuse

Henry Kranzler, a psychiatry professor and director of the Center for Studies of Addiction at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, has revealed that the predisposition to alcohol abuse can be inherited from relatives.

Predisposition to alcohol abuse is inherited, needs personalised treatment: Addiction expert

According to a research, a single alcohol shot permanently alters the "morphology of neurons" and causes "cellular changes". Researchers in Germany concluded that even a single alcohol "consumption event" can lay the foundation for alcohol addiction.

Single alcohol shot also causes 'cellular changes' in brain, says study

Could warning labels on alcohol packaging help save lives? Scientists recently found that cigarette-style health warnings on liquor could help spread awareness about consumption among young adults.

Warning labels on alcohol bottles could help save lives: Study

Alcohol is a diuretic. Any diuretic substance is naturally bound to cause diuresis, which is the increased production of urine. A man recently triggered diuresis, but did not acknowledge it, causing him to end up in the hospital with a ruptured bladder.

Chinese man passes out after drinking 10 beers, wakes up with ruptured bladder

People aged 18 and above, or legal adults and who regularly binge-drinking are now consuming more alcohol in every binging episode, a study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims.

Instances of binge drinking increasing among US adults: Study

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