MCV is a measurement of red blood cells. Scientists have established the link between MCV and alcohol use, as large quantities of alcohol can enlarge the red blood cells. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - January 27, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - An educational resource published by Grace Point Treatment ...

Alcohol is often overlooked as a critical health issue for women, but the French National Authority for Health (HAS) aims to change this perception. HAS seeks to integrate alcohol consumption into ...

Cannabis use is linked to a significant reduction in alcohol cravings and use, results of a randomized controlled trial showed. The findings lend support to the trend known as “California sober,” in ...

Little is known about the association between the frequency of alcohol use and the severity of injuries sustained after a fall in older adults. A study of 3,128 older adults who underwent an initial ...

The winter holidays are not only a time to gather with friends and family, but also a season associated with increased alcohol consumption in the United States. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse ...

Scientists have several theories about how the drug might reduce alcohol cravings. By Dani Blum Some people who take drugs like Ozempic have noticed a surprising but welcome side effect: They drink ...

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Unhealthy alcohol use is a leading cause of death and serious illness among U.S. adults. In new draft guidance, the USPSTF reaffirmed that all adults should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use, and ...