Women are more likely to have long-term effects of alcohol than men, says a new study.
A new study indicates that women are more likely to have long-term effects of alcohol than men.
The new research from Japan has revealed that women break down alcohol more slowly than men do.
Alcohol Use Disorder | Alcoholism
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
Alcohol use disorder or alcoholism is an inability to control drinking. It can cause short term and long term physical, as well as psychological effects on the patient.
This means her tissues are exposed to more alcohol per drink than a man's.
The researchers suggest that too much alcohol is bad for a woman's heart and arteries, and earlier work shows it can be hazardous to breast tissue too.
Alcohol Self Screening Test
Take this anonymous self-test to evaluate your alcohol consumption and determine if your drinking pattern poses a risk for hazardous health conditions.
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The study appears in the October 2008 issue of the Harvard Heart Letter.
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Report Says One-third of Brit Teens Have a Punch Up a Year
Over one third of 15-year-olds in Britain have had a punch-up in the last year, new figures have revealed.
Over one third of 15-year-olds in Britain have had a punch-up in the last year, new figures have revealed.
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Karnataka High Court Rules Women can Serve Alcohol
The Karnataka High Court in a land mark judgment gave ruling which allowed the employment of women at places that serve alcohol here today.
The Karnataka High Court in a land mark judgment gave ruling which allowed the employment of women at places that serve alcohol here today.
