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Alcohol's Toll on the Heart: Bigger, Not Better
By Sara G. Miller published
Drinking alcohol, even in moderate amounts, may increase the size of the heart's left atrium, a new study finds.
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Alcohol Dependence Can Be Reversed, Rat Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner published
A specific group of brain cells appears to drive excessive alcohol drinking, and targeting these cells may reverses alcohol dependence, at least in rats.
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Driven to Drink: Brain Enzyme Linked to Alcohol Dependency
By Mindy Weisberger published
A recent study in rats found that a certain enzyme plays a critical role in resisting alcohol, and that alcohol use and dependency increased in the enzyme's absence.
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Salute! Stunning Microphotos Capture Boozy Beauty in Italian Cocktails
By Stephanie Pappas published
Gorgeous crystalline images come from a surprising source.
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Photos: Amazing Microscopic Views of Italian Cocktails
By Stephanie Pappas published
Alcoholic beverages like you've never seen them before.
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