Suicide deaths involving heavy alcohol use have increased significantly among women in recent years, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Previous research has shown that alcohol is a risk factor for suicidal behavior and that women have a higher risk than men do for suicide while intoxicated. And in […]
This is supported by other mouse models of chronic alcohol consumption, showing that chronic use enhances the LPS-induced hepatic mRNA expression of TNFα, IL-6, and IL-10 [130]. Similar data are provided in human pathologies, which are caused by excessive or chronic alcohol consumption. Serum levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNFα, IL-6, and IL-1 are increased in patients with[…]
Drinking alcohol is an everyday occurrence for millions of people in the U.S. While this substance is legal if you’re 21 years or older, it doesn’t take much for your body to become dependent on alcohol. You’ll know that you’re dependent on this beverage if you go through withdrawal symptoms after you stop drinking for six or[…]
As we age, alcohol consumption can also make existing health problems worse and have dangerous interactions with some medications. Anyone at any age can develop an unhealthy reliance on alcohol. Katie has always enjoyed a glass of wine to unwind a few times per week. In recent months, her one glass has turned into two or more,[…]
