alcohol

August 5, 2022

Study that investigated whether three smoking cessation drugs could reduce alcohol intake yields unexpected finding

A Vanderbilt study of three proven smoking cessation treatments suggests these medications could play an important role to reduce alcohol use and smoking at the same time.

By Tom Wilemon
February 3, 2022

Team to study using probiotics to reduce heart disease risk

A Vanderbilt research team has received a $7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to understand how alcohol’s effect on the gut microbiome drives heart disease.

By Matt Batcheldor
August 10, 2020

Miscarriage risk increases each week alcohol is used in early pregnancy

Each week a woman consumes alcohol during the first five to 10 weeks of pregnancy is associated with an incremental 8% increase in risk of miscarriage, according to a study published this week by Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers.

By Kelsey Herbers
June 3, 2020

Research examines genetics of problematic alcohol use

Alcohol use disorder and problematic drinking are genetically correlated with substance use, certain psychiatric illnesses and other neuropsychiatric traits, according to a study involving Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers.

By Kelsey Herbers
August 8, 2019

Low-level alcohol use increases miscarriage risk

Women who consume alcohol during pregnancy — even in small amounts — have a 19% greater risk of miscarriage than women who don’t use alcohol.

By Kelsey Herbers
June 29, 2018

Vanderbilt doctors urge caution with Fourth of July fireworks

“The burns and injuries that result from improper use of fireworks are often devastating and life-altering.”

By Tavia Smith
December 20, 2017

Have yourself a safe little New Year’s

The head of Vanderbilt's Emergency Department gives tips on how to celebrate without showing up at his workplace.
By Wayne Wood
March 9, 2017

Study explores alcohol use patterns in early pregnancy

The latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention update recommending that women who are pregnant or could become pregnant abstain from alcohol use prompted a Vanderbilt professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and her team to explore the patterns of alcohol use in early pregnancy.
By Jessica Pasley
December 29, 2016

Vanderbilt emergency medicine physician offers tips for a safe New Year’s celebration

By VUMC News and Communications
May 26, 2016

Preventable injuries fill hospitals each Memorial Day; Vanderbilt doctors urge safety on upcoming holiday weekend

By VUMC News and Communications
December 29, 2015

Vanderbilt emergency physician offers tips for a safe New Year’s 2016 celebration

By Wayne Wood
April 6, 2015

Tennessee Poison Center physician urges caution with powdered alcohol

By Wayne Wood
December 30, 2014

Vanderbilt emergency physician offers tips for a safe New Year’s celebration

By Wayne Wood