alcohol

Psilocybin and therapy might help people overcome alcoholism

Posted in Medicine on 27th Aug, 2022
by Alex Muller

The largest trial yet exploring psychedelic treatment for alcoholism shows very promising results.

Huge Genetic Study Suggests Alcohol Accelerates Biological Aging and Cognitive Decline

Posted in Medicine, Science on 28th Jul, 2022
by Alex Muller

Various studies have revealed that alcohol permanently damages DNA, directly causes cancer, contributes to cognitive decline and early-onset dementia, and can shrink the brain to the equivalent of 10 years of aging.

Drug shown to reverse brain deficits caused by alcohol

Posted in Science on 11th Feb, 2018
by Alex Muller

QUT researchers have identified a drug that could potentially help our brains reboot and reverse the damaging impacts of heavy alcohol consumption on regeneration of brain cells.

Proof will track your blood alcohol content with a wristband

Posted in Science on 8th Jan, 2017
by Alex Muller

Milo Sensors is a company built around wearable sensors that detects various chemicals in your body based on perspiration from your skin.

Study Finds Alcohol Creates Effects of Fast-Acting Antidepressant

Posted in Science on 6th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The effects of alcohol on depression take effect quickly and can last up to 24 hours, the study found.