SESA syndrome is a serious but often overlooked issue for those who drink heavily for a long time. It affects the brain, causing seizures, confusion, and other neurological problems. Doctors have noticed unique patterns in brain scans and electrical activity, but they still struggle with how to diag
Drinking is common. Many people enjoy it. But for some, it becomes a problem. Why does this happen? It's not just about how much someone drinks. It's about why they drink. Some people drink to feel good. Others drink to escape bad feelings. Both can lead to problems. Drinking can change how the bra
The U. S. recently updated its dietary guidelines, and one big change stands out: the advice on alcohol. Instead of giving specific drink limits, the new guidelines just say to "limit alcoholic beverages. " This is a shift from the old rules, which suggested different limits for men and women. The
Last year, a group of health officials in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) worked on a draft proposal. They wanted to cut the recommended alcohol limit for men in half. This meant men should have only one drink per day instead of two. Women's limits would stay the same. The go
The Trump administration recently introduced updated dietary guidelines that include a fresh take on alcohol consumption. Dr. Mehmet Oz, heading the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, shared his thoughts on the matter. He suggested that alcohol can serve as a "social lubricant, " fostering connections
The U. S. government has just rolled out its latest set of dietary guidelines. This time, they're taking a different approach to alcohol. Instead of telling people to stick to one or two drinks a day, they're simply advising folks to drink less. This shift is part of the bigger 2025-2030 Dietary Gui
Berlin is in the grip of a cold snap, but it's not just the weather keeping residents shivering. A suspected arson attack on a cable bridge has left thousands without power, with some areas still in the dark two days later. The attack, claimed by a left-wing group called the Vulkangruppe, targeted t
Alcohol consumption has been a growing concern, especially after the pandemic. Many people turned to drinking to cope with stress and isolation. A British app, Try Dry, has been helpful for some in cutting back on alcohol. Now, a new book by Charles Knowles, a surgeon and professor, sheds light on t
In recent years, many celebrities have openly discussed their decisions to quit drinking and how it has improved their lives. This trend is not just about Dry January, a popular challenge where people abstain from alcohol for a month. Instead, these stars have found long-term benefits in sobriety.
Alcohol doesn't just cause a headache or dry mouth the next day. It can also lead to urgent bathroom trips, a problem sometimes called "booze butt. " Doctors say alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, change gut bacteria, and mess with how the intestines absorb water. Dr. Leybelis Padilla, a gut
