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• Alcohol Hand Sanitizer Poisoning Risk For Children Highlighted by CDC

  March 3, 2017

  Russell Maas

  Tens of thousands of children have been poisoned in recent years due to intentionally or accidentally drinking hand sanitizer, which some may be doing because of the amount of alcohol used in many brands, the CDC warns.

• White Wine Linked To Increased Risk of Melanoma: Study

  December 14, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study indicate that consuming alcohol may increase the risk of melanoma, with white wine having the strongest association.

• Alcohol Poisoning Kills Six Americans Per Day: CDC Report

  January 7, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  The CDC has issued a report looking at the high rate of binge drinking in the U.S.

• Mixing Energy Drinks and Alcohol Leads to Heavier Drinking: Study

  July 18, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  Combining energy drinks and alcohol leads to heavier drinking, according to the findings of a new study.

• Texting While Driving Up Among Teens, While Drinking is Down: CDC

  June 13, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  While teens have decreased a number of risky behaviors, they are still texting while driving in large numbers, according to a CDC survey.

• Tipsy Drivers Still Pose Serious Danger On The Road: Study

  January 23, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study raises questions on whether there is any level at which drinking and driving is safe.

• Energy Drink Consumption May Increase Risk of Alcohol Abuse: Study

  December 13, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A new study links energy drink use to increased alcohol consumption and irresponsible behavior.

• Tylenol and Alcohol Use May Double Risk of Kidney Problems: Study

  November 5, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  Combining alcohol and Tylenol may increase the risk of kidney disease, according to the findings of a new study.

• Propecia Sexual Side Effects Also Linked to Reduced Social Drinking

  June 21, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows that men suffering from Propecia sexual dysfunction also drink less, demonstrating that the drug may effect the brain.

• Xyrem Breathing Problems May Result From Use With Alcohol, Other Drugs

  December 18, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Following a number of reported deaths among Xyrem users who took the nacolepsy medication together with alcohol and other drugs,...