FDA announced that it would start to verify the quality of hand sanitizers and their efficiency against bacteria. The agency requested markers from producers and the list of active ingredients contained by the sanitizers in order to verify they are reducing bacteria and that they are not harming the health after multiple uses. The products that are taken into consideration are … [Read more...]
Liver Hormone can Suppress Sugar and Alcohol Cravings
A new treatment for diabetes and alcohol addiction will soon be available on the market. A group of researchers have discovered that a liver hormone can suppress sugar and alcohol cravings, making us consume less sugary treats and alcohol. Doctor Steven Kliewer, one of the study’s co-authors, has announced that he and his group of researchers have successfully identified … [Read more...]
A Pint per Day Keeps Dementia at Bay
Each day, more and more people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's or with another form of dementia. Scientists can only speculate as to the reason why people are stricken down by this neurodegenerative disease. But hope could be just around the corner, in your nearby pub. Scientists have discovered that a pint per day keeps dementia at bay. Actually, the situation in something a … [Read more...]
Kids Who Try Alcohol Are More Likely To Abuse It, Study Finds
A new long-term research found that kids who had tasted alcohol by sixth grade were more likely to start consuming alcohol earlier and to abuse it. The study revealed that those who tried an alcoholic beverage before sixth grade were five times more likely than other children to drink by the time they entered high school. Also, they were four times more likely to have gotten … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Sobriety Tests In New Cars
A study conducted by the American Journal of Public Health concluded that sobriety-screening systems, if introduced in the next 15 years, in the new cars could avoid more than 1.25 million non-fatal injuries, 59.000 fatalities and over $340 billion in injury-related costs. Lead author Dr. Patrick Carter, an emergency physician with the University of Michigan Health System in … [Read more...]