by webmaster@woomera.eu | Sep 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...
by webmaster@woomera.eu | Sep 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...
by webmaster@woomera.eu | Avg 30, 2021 | News |
A lot of people enjoy a beer together after they exercised. But is this smart? A review1 looks at all the available experimental studies to come up with advice: low-alcoholic beer, preferably with added sodium, may help with rehydration after exercise. If you do drink...
by webmaster@woomera.eu | Jun 21, 2021 | News |
Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with a decreased risk in cardiovascular disease. But there is still limited research on the relation between alcohol consumption and the risk of blood clot formation in veins, also called venous thromboembolism. A...
by webmaster@woomera.eu | Jun 14, 2021 | News |
Society is aging and the burden of cognitive impairment and dementia increases. A recent meta-analysis investigates whether alcohol, coffee and tea consumption affect the risk of developing these health issues. All three seem to be related to a lower risk of cognitive...
