Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two ...

Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome (AWS) is a serious condition that can occur in individuals who suddenly reduce or stop heavy alcohol consumption. It can lead to a range of symptoms, from mild anxiety ...

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is the medical term used to describe a set of physical and mental birth defects that can result from drinking alcohol during pregnancy. When a pregnant women drinks ...

The base of this drink is shochu, a low-alcohol Japanese spirit (typically under 30% ABV). Chu-hi cocktails are known to be refreshingly low in alcohol and especially food-friendly. This vodka ...

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the likelihood that women of different racial and ethnic groups would reduce their alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Methods Data came ...

This winter will remain mild into February due to a strong polar vortex preventing cold air from reaching Finland, while climate change is contributing to warmer winters overall. This winter will ...

Jan. 22, 2025 — New research revealing the fingerprints of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome within blood samples could open the door to simple tests to identify babies at ...

The effects of maternal antibodies against her own tissues (as in anti-cardiolipin syndrome causing placental thrombosis or SS-A/SS-B antibodies causing fetal arrhythmias), should however be coded ...

What is Cushing's syndrome? Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder. It’s caused when you have high levels of the hormone cortisol over a long time. Cushing's syndrome is fairly rare. It most often ...

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center ranks #1 in Maryland, and all 11 specialties are ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list. The Johns Hopkins Hospital is one of ...