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Although drinking alcohol during pregnancy poses a risk to the unborn child

CDC: 10 Percent of U.S. Women Consume Alcohol While Pregnant

And 3 percent binge drink while expecting
The consumption of energy drinks and alcohol mixed with energy drinks increases the odds of traumatic brain injury among adolescents

Energy Drinks Plus Alcohol Tied to Brain Injury in Teens

Sports-related incidents remain the most common cause of recent traumatic brain injury
The percentage of youth ages 12 to 17 who smoke

Rates of Alcohol, Tobacco Use Down Among U.S. Teens

But marijuana, heroin use up
Many adolescents with chronic diseases such as asthma and juvenile arthritis have consumed alcohol or smoked marijuana in the last year

Many Teens With Chronic Illnesses Use Alcohol, Marijuana

Four out of 10 high school students with medical conditions used one or both in past year
The risk of alcohol-related cancer is increased even with light to moderate drinking in women

Even Light Drinking Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Women

For women, alcohol consumption of 5 to 14.9 g/day linked to increased risk of alcohol-related cancers
Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis have higher presymptomatic total daily energy intake and lower body mass index than controls

High Energy Intake, Low BMI Linked to Increased Risk for ALS

High premorbid dietary intake, including high fat, but low BMI, suggest altered energy metabolism
New York is the latest state to ban powdered alcohol

New York Latest State to Ban Powdered Alcohol

So far, nearly two dozen states have implemented either temporary or outright bans on Palcohol
Approximately one-third of the public believes alcohol is heart-healthy

One-Third of People Believe Alcohol Is Heart-Healthy

Those perceiving alcohol as heart-healthy drink substantially more alcohol
Patients who undergo Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery are far less able to process alcohol after their procedure

Bariatric Surgery May Lower Tolerance for Alcohol

Researchers found blood alcohol levels were doubled in women who had gastric bypass
Moderate to heavy drinking might cut the likelihood of disability for people with chronic widespread pain such as that related to fibromyalgia

U.K. Study: Alcohol Use Tied to Less Disability in Chronic Pain

But U.S. physicians wary; say chronic drinking can worsen pain over time