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alcohol-use
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Statscience31 days ago
Chile Warning Labels Linked to 2-3% Lower Obesity Risk in Young Children
@statnews reported that a Lancet study found Chile's 2016 black octagonal warning labels reduced overweight and obesity risk among children ages 4 to 6 within 18 months of introduction.
Statscience50 days ago
Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Reported by More Than 1 in 8 U.S. Adults
Government data analyzed by STAT show that more than 1 in 8 pregnant adults drank alcohol in the past month. One-quarter of those who drank reported binge drinking. Rates began rising about ten years ago after decades of decline.
slate.comscience60 days ago
Alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous Gain Popularity in Alcohol Treatment
Alcoholics Anonymous has helped millions but faces criticism for its focus on abstinence and religious elements. More people are turning to other approaches including medication and harm reduction. One patient described her experience with AA meetings as unhelpful and sometimes u…