MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The Drug Education Council is putting their heads together to help students think smarter about brain health. Standing 12 feet tall and stretching 18 feet long, the megabrain is ...

Short-term, alcohol slows brain processing, triggers the reward system, reduces stress and pain, impairs spatial thinking, and can cause memory lapses or blackouts. Long-term, alcohol damages the ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many people with alcohol use disorder, those early days without alcohol bring ...

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

Alcohol and MS both affect the central nervous system. Short-term effects of drinking can include balance issues, fatigue, ...

The 2025 National Policy for the prevention, management and control of Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse sparked a lot of hullabaloo as soon as it was released resulting into the National Authority ...

A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of the brain—and offers insights on developing drugs to treat this condition.

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

Regular alcohol consumption creates a cascade of health problems that often develop silently over years before symptoms become apparent. While many people focus on the immediate effects of drinking, ...

Your brain is one of the most energy-hungry organs in your body, relying on a steady supply of nutrients to think, focus, and remember. Many of the foods that support overall health also help keep ...

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