What is the prevalence of current alcohol dependence and how is it measured for Indigenous people in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States of America? A systematic reviewAlcoholAssessmentAustraliaCanadaDependenceIndigenousNew Zealand
that was measured at one point in time. And none of the studies randomly assigned people to drink or not drink, so they couldn’t prove cause and effect.
Drinking raises therisk of several types of cancer, including colon, liver, breast and mouth and throat. Alcohol breaks down in the body into a substance called acetaldehyde, which can damage your cells and stop them from repairing themselves. That creates the conditions for cancer to grow. Th...
We're learning more about the craving that fuels self-defeating habits—and how new discoveries can help us kick the habit.
With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderatedrinkingwas once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. "Drinking less is a great way to be healthier," said Dr. Timot...
physiologist and biochemist Otto Heinrich Warburg won the Nobel Prize for his discovery that cancerous cells—unlike most healthy human cells, which produce energy using oxygen via respiration—favor the anaerobic process of fermentation, or the conversion of sugar into acids, gases or alcohol, even...
How Poverty Is Measured Poverty is commonlymeasured using income thresholdsin many countries. Centralized bodies like the Census Bureau collect data and update the information on an annual basis based oninflation. This information, which, in the U.S., is reported through theConsumer Price Index for...
What vodka is 70 proof? 70 proof simply means35% ABV. It is most common for flavored spirits and some higher-proof liqueurs. 70 proof is on the lower end of the scale since proof only measured hard alcohol. This is because spirits are supposed to be higher than beer or wine, both of...
people's lifestyle can also impact their mental health. Smoking, a poor diet, alcohol consumption, substance use, and risky sexual behavior may result in psychological harm. Smoking, a poor diet, alcohol consumption, substance use, a...
Hydrometer comes in various styles depending on the liquid being measured. The most common of these types is the triple scale hydrometer. You can get it at $5-15, making it quite affordable. It will measure specific gravity, potential alcohol, and the Brix/Balling scale. ...