The leaves of P. fuligineum Kunth were collected at the Chácara Flora (Araraquara-SP, Brazil) in October of 2006 and identified by Dr Inês Cordeiro. A voucher specimen (Kato-0720) has been deposited ...

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

Millions of people in the United States drink alcohol regularly, enjoying it in social settings and using it as a way to wind down at the end of the day. In most cases, consuming a drink here or ...

The link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer, described in a new report by the U.S. Surgeon General, may come as a surprise to many Americans. Although evidence for this link has been ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

Even people outside of production agriculture have likely heard of ethanol before, especially when it comes to corn. But few probably know what is it exactly and how is it made. Ethanol, a renewable ...

Multiple studies with rats and mice have shown that ethanol results in tumors at multiple places in the body. The more alcohol one consumes, the more acid acetaldehyde is likely to bind to the DNA, ...

It can also affect the functioning of the LES. Alcohol can dehydrate you, which can worsen acid reflux symptoms. A healthcare provider may recommend avoiding alcohol completely if you have acid ...

Is it true that alcohol tolerance drops with age? Some people in their 60s and 70s may notice that their usual glass of red wine with dinner seems to hit them a bit harder than it did in their ...

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount can be harmful to your heart and general health. While there is no completely safe ...