Alcohol & COPD: Does Alcohol Affect COPD? Interactions and Side Effects

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This rare genetic disorder reduces the body’s ability to protect the lungs, which makes a person more prone to develop COPD. This may be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as COPD. The same study found that people diagnosed with COPD, as well as other cardiovascular disorders, aren’t as likely to give up […]

Hypertension: How just 1 alcohol drink a day may affect blood pressure

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Older studies had shown potential benefits of moderate drinking of red wine, but more recently it has been proven that no level of alcohol consumption is considered safe, or can reduce the risk of hypertension. We reviewed available evidence about the short‐term effects of different doses of alcoholic drinks compared to non‐alcoholic drinks on blood pressure […]