February 10, 2012: Smoking May Up Cancer Risk in Barrett's Esophagus Patients
Study suggests that only quitting, not cutting back, might lower threat

February 03, 2012: Booze and Family History of Colon Cancer a Bad Mix: Study
Red meat, smoking and skipping veggies also associated with a raised cancer risk, research finds

February 02, 2012: Scientists May Be Closer to Developing 'Red Wine' Drug
Resveratrol's secrets revealed in work with mice

January 23, 2012: Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says
Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

January 19, 2012: Alcohol OK in Housing for Formerly Homeless, Study Says
Heavy drinkers actually cut back on booze over two years, researchers found

January 17, 2012: Drinking Late in First Trimester May Be Most Hazardous
But no alcohol use is safe during pregnancy, study finds

January 13, 2012: Experts Urge Public Action to Aid Cancer Prevention
Cancer society's new guidelines for diet and exercise stress community support

January 13, 2012: Bored Workers Often Turn to Chocolate, Booze, Study Finds
These unhealthy treats are common ways of dealing with office ennui, research shows

January 11, 2012: Alcohol Targets Brain 'Reward Centers' in Heavy Drinkers
Study highlights changes that make drinkers more likely to gain pleasure from booze

January 10, 2012: One in Six Americans Binge Drink: CDC
Most are young adults, but those aged 65 and over drink most often, report shows

January 06, 2012: Global Study Finds Drug Abuse Highest in Richer Nations
The U.S. can do its part to reduce the damage of addiction, experts say

January 04, 2012: Study Reveals Who's More Prone to Be a 'Mean Drunk'
Lack of regard for future consequences is key, researchers say

December 31, 2011: Uncork With Care, Eye Experts Warn
To avoid injury when opening your bottle of bubbly, follow these tips

December 28, 2011: Some 'Gluten-Free' Beers Really Aren't: Study
Other 'low-gluten' beers contain high amounts of the celiac disease irritant

December 27, 2011: Get a Head Start on 2012 Fitness Resolutions
Tips for staying healthy through holiday travel, temptations

December 23, 2011: Cancer Survivors Should Take Steps to Keep Healthy During Holidays
Avoid stress and try to relax, expert urges

December 14, 2011: Alcohol Use Down, Pot Use Up Among U.S. Teens
Drinking at historic lows, but fewer kids seem to think marijuana is dangerous, survey finds

December 14, 2011: Walking While Drunk Can Lead to Deadly Accidents: Expert
Many pedestrians struck and killed by cars have been drinking

December 14, 2011: Drunk Driving-Related Deaths Surge During the Holidays
Alcohol affects coordination and judgment long before people appear to be intoxicated, experts say

December 07, 2011: Expert Panel Pinpoints Environmental Culprits in Breast Cancer
Unneeded radiation, hormone therapy, alcohol raise risk but hair dye, cellphones appear safe, report says

November 23, 2011: Some Holiday Traditions Have Health Consequences: Expert
Curbing calories and alcohol intake can help prevent season-related heart attacks, strokes

November 22, 2011: ER Visits for Energy-Drink Ills Soar in U.S.
Many patients combined the caffeine-loaded beverages with alcohol, other drugs, report finds

November 15, 2011: Alcoholics More Likely to Die of Cancer: Study
Alcohol itself and poor lifestyle choices both increase risks, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Drinking Risky for Women With Family History of Breast Cancer: Study
Risk of breast disease rose with alcohol consumption

November 10, 2011: Fatherhood May Help Tough Guys Straighten Out
Crime, alcohol use dropped among first-time dads, study finds

November 09, 2011: Money Woes May Drive Some Seniors to Smoke, Drink More
Men and those with less education were most prone, study finds

November 07, 2011: Alcohol, Asthma and Allergies Don't Mix
Alcohol can trigger or worsen existing allergies, experts say

November 01, 2011: As Few As 3 Drinks a Week May Up Breast Cancer Risk
But exposure is cumulative, and occasional drinkers shouldn't worry, expert says

November 01, 2011: Red Wine Antioxidant Could Give Metabolism a Boost
Small study in obese men shows benefit from supplement containing resveratrol

October 25, 2011: Health Tip: Alcohol Can Interact With Medications
Here's a partial list of examples

October 20, 2011: Music Aimed at Teens Often Promotes Drinking: Study
Lyrics commonly associate alcohol brand names with luxury lifestyle, partying, research shows

October 17, 2011: Excessive Drinking Costs U.S. Billions, CDC Reports
Most of burden borne by government, but drinkers and their families also pay a price

October 14, 2011: Undergrads' Drinking Patterns May Predict Future Abuse
Impulsivity, aggression linked to continued alcohol problems, study says

October 06, 2011: Children of Alcoholics Drink More When Stressed
Family drinking history predicts how much alcohol people consume if burdened, study finds

October 04, 2011: Drunk Driving Declines in U.S.
Still, there are about 300,000 incidents a day, and 11,000 traffic deaths annually, CDC says

September 28, 2011: Teens With Lots of Friends More Likely to Start Drinking: Study
Limiting the size of kids' social networks, more family bonding may delay alcohol use

September 28, 2011: Teen Drinking Most Influenced by Friends of Friends: Study
The pals of your teenager's new love have significant impact, researchers say

September 27, 2011: Sleepy Teens Prone to Bad Behaviors, Study Finds
About 70% of U.S. high school students sleep less than 8 hours on school nights, research shows

September 26, 2011: Health Tip: Binge Drinking's Risks
It can trigger a host of health problems

September 19, 2011: Health Tip: How to Spot Underage Drinking
More children abuse alcohol than tobacco or illicit drugs

September 15, 2011: Problem Drinking Linked to Brain Damage
It damages very areas critical to quitting drinking, research shows

September 15, 2011: Doctors Urged to Lead Battle Against Alcohol Abuse
Excessive drinking is the third leading factor in preventable and premature disease, experts say

September 15, 2011: Heavy Drinking Ups Odds of Death in House Fire
Roughly 60% of fire victims were intoxicated, Australian study finds

September 14, 2011: Drinking Patterns Affect Heart Health, Mouse Study Finds
A little booze daily is good, but binge drinking causes weight gain, heart disease, research shows

September 09, 2011: Children More Likely to Drink & Drive if Parents Drink: Study
Even moderate alcohol consumption by mom or dad influences kids' behavior later, researchers say

September 08, 2011: For Women, Moderate Midlife Drinking Linked to Healthier Old Age
Regular alcohol consumption was more beneficial than an occasional drink, study says

September 06, 2011: Healthy Living Can Cut Chances of Developing Diabetes
Study finds risk can be reduced up to 80 percent, researchers say

September 02, 2011: Labor Day Drunk Driving Crackdown Planned
Expect to see police out in full force nationwide, federal officials say

August 24, 2011: Tight Communities Can Lower Violence Linked to Liquor Stores
Even with higher number of outlets selling alcohol, assaults were less common, study found

August 23, 2011: Women Who Drink, Smoke Are Less Likely to Stick With Tamoxifen
Some prescribed the drug to prevent breast cancer may need help with adherence, researchers say