mennessä webmaster@woomera.eu | syys 23, 2021 | News |
For the first time, a study reviews all mendelian randomization studies on alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease, diabetes and mortality. The authors conclude that due to a lack of consistency in methodology and results, it is not yet possible to draw...
mennessä webmaster@woomera.eu | syys 20, 2021 | News |
A new systematic review1 looks at the short and long-term effects of alcohol consumption on the ability of an artery to widen when blood flow increases; also called flow-mediated dilation. This is an important measure because a decrease in this ability can cause...
mennessä webmaster@woomera.eu | syys 13, 2021 | News |
Based on an umbrella review, which is a review of existing meta-analyses, there is strong or highly suggestive evidence that alcohol consumption is positively associated with risk of postmenopausal breast, colorectal, esophageal, head & neck, and liver cancer.1...
mennessä webmaster@woomera.eu | syys 6, 2021 | News |
Alcohol contains a lot of energy. With 7 kcal per gram it is the second most energy dense nutrient after fat (9 kcal per gram). Does that mean drinking alcohol is associated with overweight and obesity? Results are still inconsistent. A recent meta-analysis1 looks at...