(Natural News) It’s no secret that excessive alcohol consumption can take a serious toll on your health. While we often associate alcohol abuse with car crashes and cirrhosis of the liver, these are not the only health risks posed by drinking too many alcoholic beverages. The previously held thought that a glass of red wine […]

(Natural News) For decades, researchers have known that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby. Despite this general knowledge and numerous warnings issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many mothers-to-be still drink alcohol during pregnancy. Not only are these mothers increasing their child’s risk of developing […]

(Natural News) Oats (Avena sativa) are gluten-free whole grains made into oatmeal, a popular breakfast food typically consumed for weight management. In a novel study, researchers from India suggest eating oats as hangover food to help prevent liver damage brought about by alcohol consumption. Because the protective effect of oats on acute liver injury is not […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India have found that eating oats (Avena sativa) can help prevent alcohol-induced liver damage. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the research team looked at the protective effect of oat extract against alcohol-induced acute liver injury in a mouse model. Research has found an association between consumption of […]

(Natural News) Alcohol consumption has become part of our lives. For most of us, we drink either to relax, to socialize – or simply because we enjoy it. While drinking in moderation is fine, too much of it can take a toll on your health, especially on the liver. In particular, one of the possible side effects of excessive […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India report that clove buds can reduce the negative effects of drinking alcohol. Their study, which was published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, investigated the effect of clove bud extracts on oxidative stress and inflammation caused by the buildup of acetaldehyde after binge-drinking. Acetaldehyde is the primary cytotoxin formed by the […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Longyan University and the University of Science and Technology of China report that curcumin has protective effects against alcoholic fatty liver disease. In their study, which appeared in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, the team carried out a metabolomic analysis to determine the effects of alcohol consumption and curcumin on mice liver. Curcumin […]

(Natural News) Daily booze may harm the brain, especially if you are a woman, recent research shows. An animal study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports has revealed that frequent alcohol intake may lead to a significant decline in brain stem cells. A team of researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston exposed a group of mice to […]

(Natural News) Before ordering another drink, consider this: The American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) warns us that alcohol can cause a higher risk for seven types of cancers. While it may seem harmless, light to moderate alcohol consumption can cause more than five percent of cancers and deaths from it. Not only that, the […]

(Natural News) Most of us believe that wine consumption supports heart health. However, how much wine is really safe to drink? Three health experts provide an in-depth analysis of wine in an article posted on The Conversation. Some studies have shown that drinking wine, especially the red variety, is linked with lower death rate due to […]