New research from the University of Pittsburgh, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), finds that between 2021 and 2023, young women… Read more
Category: alcohol
Medical Schools Need to Prioritize Student Health and Revise Substance Use Policies, Pitt Study Suggests
Every third medical student struggles with alcohol abuse or dependence, according to a national study conducted nearly 10 years ago. But are there strong systems… Read more
Researchers Study Links Between Alcohol Abuse and Inheritable Changes in Cancer-Causing Genes
The chance that a person will develop cancer is determined by a mix of hard-wired genetic factors that are inherited and environmental changes that affect… Read more
Where People Drink Matters In Some Cases of Domestic Violence
It’s no secret that alcohol, drug use and domestic violence are frequently linked. An extensive body of scientific research supports that connection. But a new… Read more