The current approach to dealing with domestic violence may be bad for victims’ health.
Alcohol
Mashed Up Memory: How Alcohol Speeds Memory Loss in Men
Middle aged men who drink 2.5 drinks per day may accelerate memory loss by six years, according to a new study.
Fighting Holiday Overdrinking: Why Many Women May Be Better Off with Apps Over AA
The DIY way to moderate your drinking
Give Parents a Break: Making the Case for Supervised Teen Drinking
You couldn’t blame Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler if he poured himself a stiff drink this week.
The Best Cure for Hangovers: Getting Older
After binge drinking, older people report fewer hangover symptoms, otherwise known as “the miserables”
Smarter Kids Are Smart Enough to Avoid Alcohol and Drugs, Right?
Maybe not. The latest study of twins shows that early bloomers may become heavier drinkers who start chugging earlier in life.
Excerpt: Her Best-Kept Secret
My name is Gabrielle, and I’m not an alcoholic.
I’m a journalist who has written about the overlapping universes of women, health, and culture for two decades. A few years ago, I started noticing signs that women were …
Q&A With Author Gabrielle Glaser: Wine, Women and the Dangers of AA
Gabrielle Glaser on what she learned while researching her new book, “Her Best-Kept Secret: Why Women Drink — and How They Can Regain Control”
What to Drink While Expecting: Study Says Moderate Booze OK
Alcohol isn’t generally the first drink that moms-to-be reach for, but if they do, they may not be doing as much harm to their children as previously thought.
Smoking Alcohol: The Dangerous Way People Are Getting Drunk
To get drunk, people are getting creative. But a new form of drinking, known as “smoking” alcohol, has doctors concerned.
What the Kids Are Watching: Fewer Tobacco Ads, But More Alcohol Ads in Movies
Teens may be seeing more drinking on screen, but will that lead them to have more problems with alcohol?
If Drinking Starts at Puberty, It’s More Likely to Lead to Alcohol Problems
Taking your first drink in your early teens may put you at greater risk of developing alcohol problems later on, according to new research.
Safety Board Recommends Defining Legally Drunk With Lower Blood Alcohol Level
The government wants to drop the blood alcohol limit for being legally drunk in order to avoid drunk driving fatalities.