#Alcoholconsumption

A sharp rise in alcohol consumption among women over the past two decades is fueling a worrying increase in liver disease and related health consequences, according to new research published in the medical journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Experts warn that this trend — once largely associated with men — is swiftly closing the gender gap in alcohol-related illness, marking a quiet but significant shift in women’s health worldwide.

For Thai readers, where social drinking culture is deeply entwined with festivals, business, and daily life, this mirrors broader global changes in women’s roles and health behaviors. The new study finds that alcohol-related deaths among women in the United States have more than doubled between 1999 and 2020, while deaths from alcohol-related hepatitis nearly tripled over the same period (NBC News).

A new study highlights a global shift: women’s alcohol consumption has risen over the past two decades, coinciding with a sharp increase in liver disease and related health risks. Research cited by Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology shows alcohol-related deaths among women in the United States more than doubled from 1999 to 2020, while deaths from alcohol‑related hepatitis nearly tripled. Heavier drinking women now face more than twice the risk of liver damage than two decades ago.

A new study in Neurology reveals troubling links between heavy alcohol use and brain health risks, with implications for Thai readers who frequently part of social drinking culture. Researchers find that eight or more alcoholic drinks per week correlate with a higher likelihood of vascular brain lesions known as hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which are associated with memory and cognitive impairment. The findings emphasize the potential long-term brain health costs of heavy drinking and invite conversations about healthier social norms in Thailand.

A recent study published in Neurology has uncovered alarming associations between heavy alcohol consumption and significant brain health risks, bringing this global health concern closer to home for Thai readers. The research highlights that consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is linked to an increased risk of brain lesions known as hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which are associated with memory and cognitive impairments. This finding is particularly pertinent for a society where social drinking is common, raising awareness about the potential long-term impacts on brain health.

A new study highlights the potential brain health risks of heavy drinking. Researchers report that consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is associated with brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, which reflect damaged blood vessels and reduced blood flow that can affect memory and thinking.

The findings also point to an increased presence of tau tangles, a biomarker connected to Alzheimer’s disease, among heavy drinkers and those with a history of heavy drinking. The research further suggests that former drinkers may have lower brain mass and poorer cognitive performance, while heavy drinkers showed a higher likelihood of earlier mortality compared with those who abstain.

In a concerning revelation for public health, recent research has established a link between heavy alcohol consumption and increased risk of brain lesions along with heightened odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease. According to a study published online in Neurology, consuming eight or more alcoholic drinks per week is associated with brain lesions known as hyaline arteriolosclerosis—indicative of damaged blood vessels that restrict blood flow, potentially impairing memory and cognitive abilities.