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Alcohol effects on fetus
23 hours ago ago from ehealthyland.com
What effect does alcohol have on a fetus? A woman who drinks alcohol while she is pregnant may harm her developing baby (fetus). Alcohol can pass from the mother’s blood into the baby’s blood. It can damage and affect the growth of the baby’s cells. Brain and spinal cord cells are most likely to have damage. The term fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) describes the range of alcohol effects on a child. The problems range from mild to ...
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17 hours ago ago from Cool Adventure Girls
I have to admit, I love a good glass of wine – preferably a full-bodied, Cabernet Sauvignon – at the end of the day. It just feels good to sip on half a glass while making dinner and pondering about the events of the day with my husband. Quite simply, it's a relaxing way to finish off the busyness of work, school, kids, errands, dogs and a household to-do list that never seems to get done. And according to a new study, I’m not alone. ...
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16 hours ago ago from Health Tips by O
alcohol consumption Alcohol affects us in many ways and our social skills; After 1 or 2 drinks you start to become more confident and more talkative as the alcohol gets to the brain and affects your thinking. Alcohol abuse causes your heart rate to increase and you may experience a warm glow. This is caused by alcohol making the little Veins in the skin enlarge, allowing blood to flow closer to the surface and lowers blood pressure. ...
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22 hours ago ago from SBDMedical
New research is showing many of the same genetic factors that lead people to drink alcohol may lead them to smoke pot as well. While marijuana is the most heavily used illegal drug in the U.S., little is known about the genes that influence its use. Researchers conducted interviews of nearly 3000 identical and fraternal twins ranging in age from their mid-20’s to their mid-30’s about their alcohol drinking and pot smoking activities. ...
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19 hours ago ago from Zelda Lily: Feminism in a Bra
A new study seems to think so. European researchers have concluded that educated women of a professional echelon are far likelier to suffer from alcoholism or binge drinking than those who are undereducated or work at McDonald's. I'd think the opposite, frankly. The study was completed by the University of Lancaster and based their assumptions on alcoholic consumption by female professionals, females of a higher income bracket and ...
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