Couples that drink alcohol together may live longer

When both people in a couple drink alcohol, they may live longer, too, according to a new study.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~5 min

Cutting homelessness could reduce opioid overdose deaths

"If you want to make progress fighting the opioid epidemic, tackling homelessness is one route to do that."

Leigh Beeson-U. Georgia • futurity
Feb. 6, 2024 ~6 min


Women who run farms are more likely to binge drink

Women farmers are less likely to drink alcohol than their male counterparts, but when they do, they're more likely to binge, a study finds.

Lauren Baggett-U. Georgia • futurity
Jan. 25, 2024 ~5 min

Alcohol may be a mixed bag for heart disease risk

New research "underscores the intricate effects of alcohol consumption on cardiovascular health," researchers say.

Tufts University • futurity
Jan. 4, 2024 ~6 min

Check out these tips for Dry January

What is Dry January? If you're thinking of starting the year without alcohol, an expert has tips to make your month a success.

Michigan State • futurity
Dec. 27, 2023 ~6 min

Why red wine can give you a headache

Red wine may pair nicely with your upcoming Thanksgiving meal. But for some people, red wine can bring on a nasty headache.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 20, 2023 ~6 min

Youth in rural US who drink are more likely to carry a handgun

In the rural US, youth who drink heavily are 43% more likely to carry a handgun in the following year, research finds.

Angela Sams-Washington State • futurity
Oct. 12, 2023 ~6 min

Will boozy ‘Dunkin’ Spiked’ nudge teens to start drinking?

Dunkin' Spiked, a new line of alcoholic coffees and teas "is too easy an entry point" to alcohol, argues David Jernigan.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
Sept. 18, 2023 ~10 min


Risky alcohol and drug use is more likely for ‘pregaming’ college students

College students who "pregame" before athletic events are more likely to take part in unsafe alcohol and other substance use.

Dee Dee Grays-Texas AM • futurity
Aug. 28, 2023 ~7 min

Without 3 changes, fatal heart disease could rise again

Unless Americans modify three things—smoking, drinking, and obesity—fatal coronary heart disease may rise after decades of decline.

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 4, 2023 ~5 min

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