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Shots - Health News
If your idea of fun is being falling-down drunk, there's plenty for you on YouTube.

Hammered And Heedless: Do Dangerous Drinking Videos Harm Teens?

Feb 21, 2015
Being falling-down drunk is often played for laughs on YouTube videos, but those videos don't show the downside of getting trashed. That can't be good for teenagers and young adults, researchers say.
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Teens Who Skimp On Sleep Now Have More Drinking Problems Later

Jan 20, 2015
Missing out on sleep can lead to more than grumpiness. Teenagers who aren't getting enough sleep are also more apt to binge drink, a study finds, even years later.
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It's been a long day. Time to unwind.

Working Longer Hours Can Mean Drinking More

Jan 14, 2015
Working more than 48 hours a week makes risky drinking more likely, a study of people in 14 countries finds. And that held true for rich and poor, men and women.
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Going Dry: The Benefits Of A Month Without Booze

Jan 06, 2015
Even a brief breakup with alcohol can impart measurable health rewards, a small but intriguing experiment suggests. Indeed, the concept of a dry January is gaining traction in the U.K.
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Scientists say beer has more nutrients and vitamins than wine or spirits. "There's a reason people call it liquid bread," says researcher Charlie Bamforth.

If You're Toasting To Health, Reach For Beer, Not (Sparkling) Wine

Jan 01, 2015
Though beer has been blamed for many a paunch, researchers say it's more nutritious than most other alcoholic drinks. Moderate consumption may also reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Police officers check drivers at a sobriety checkpoint in Escondido, Calif.

Traffic Stops Persuade People To Avoid Drinking And Driving

Dec 31, 2014
Everyone knows it's dangerous to drink and drive, but a lot of people still do it. Strict enforcement of traffic laws makes it less likely that people will get behind the wheel when soused.
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Seeing double after toasting? Just wait for the hangover that's coming, thanks in part to those bubbles in sparkling wine.

Hangover Helper: Tips To Prevent A Horrible Headache

Dec 30, 2014
Champagne and other booze flow freely on New Year's Eve. But if you want to wake to a new year without the side effects of alcohol, don't fret: Science offers some guidance.
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Glass Bottles Banned On Las Vegas Strip Sidewalks

Jan 26, 2015
Glass bottles and containers are no longer welcome on Las Vegas Strip sidewalks. Clark County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday for the glass ban,...
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Local Vineyards in Southern Nevada

Nov 19, 2010
Southern Nevada is a dry, parched climate. We're no Napa Valley, that's for sure! So what does a winemaker need to do if he wants to grow grapes and make his own fine wine in these parts? We talk to local vintners and find our the secrets behind their success.
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