Drinking in pregnancy affects baby’s brain
From Irishhealth.com By Deborah Condon The structure of children's brains appears to be different if they are exposed to alcohol while in the womb, new research suggests. According to Polish…
From Irishhealth.com By Deborah Condon The structure of children's brains appears to be different if they are exposed to alcohol while in the womb, new research suggests. According to Polish…
The structure of children's brains appears to be different if they are exposed to alcohol while in the womb, new research suggests. According to Polish scientists, advancements in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) allow for an even greater assessment of the effects of alcohol on the central nervous
Options for a minimum price on alcohol are set to be announced by the government this week, as Prime Minister David Cameron launches a long-awaited consultation.
A ban on cheap alcohol may do nothing to cut crime or prevent health problems resulting from excessive drinking, research warns today.
NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has hit out after a weekend marred by numerous booze-fuelled incidents, including several deaths in the state. Mr Scipione was so annoyed by the volume of alcohol-related issues police had to deal with last weekend he released a statement on Monday urging rev
The health of Irish women is among the worst in the EU, with far higher rates of death from strokes, heart attacks and cancers.
Children exposed to alcohol during fetal development exhibit changes in brain structure and metabolism that are visible using various imaging techniques, according to a new study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).