Study finds zinc doesn’t reduce mortality, other health risks, for heavy alcohol users living with HIV/AIDS

Zinc supplementation did not reduce mortality, cardiovascular risk, levels of inflammation, or microbial translocation among people with heavy alcohol use living with HIV/AIDS, according to a Vanderbilt-led study. Although low adherence likely influenced the outcome in the trial, zinc significantly lowered mortality risk among those who were adherent, said the study’s lead author, Matthew Freiberg, […]

Deaths from alcohol, drugs, suicide topped 150,000 in 2018

(HealthDay)—In 2018, opioid overdose deaths declined, but deaths involving alcohol, suicide, synthetic opioids, and other psychostimulants rose, according to a brief released May 21 by the Trust for America’s Health and the Well Being Trust. Authors of the brief, the latest in the Pain in the Nation series, analyzed National Center for Health Statistics Multiple […]

How the coronavirus is putting our relationship with alcohol to the test

It is not surprising to hear that sales of alcohol are rising during this COVID-19 pandemic. Retail sales data for the United Kingdom reported an additional £104 million was spent in the last week of March, which is when lockdown measures were introduced, compared to the week before. Lager is where the greatest spend was […]

Coronavirus: alcohols inactivate SARS-CoV-2 – Naturopathy naturopathy specialist portal

WHO recipes for a disinfectant proven to be effective Due to the General shortage of disinfectant solutions that are effective against the Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, loosened the Federal government, the regulations for the production of disinfectants. Alcohol manufacturers are now allowed to make alcohol from which pharmacies to recover the funds. Two of the WHO recommended […]

Weight-based bullying linked to increased adolescent alcohol, marijuana use

Adolescents who are bullied about their weight or body shape may be more likely to use alcohol or marijuana than those who are not bullied, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. The link between appearance-related teasing and substance use was strongest among overweight girls, raising special concerns about this group. “This […]

3 Reasons to Give Up Alcohol

The sober curious movement, or taking a break from alcohol, has become one of the year’s biggest trends. And while you know that beer isn’t exactly green juice, you may not be sure of why you should even give up alcohol. In a new video, Facts Verse explains possible benefits of giving up alcohol for […]