May 1, 2013

New Research Shows Weekend Binge Drinking Could Leave Lasting Liver Damage




Overconsumption of alcohol creates a different kind of liver damage that affects key organ functions

Long after a hangover, a night of bad decisions might take a bigger toll on the body than previously understood. Described in the current issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, a study at the University of Missouri has revealed a unique connection between binge drinking and the risk for developing alcoholic liver disease and a variety of other health problems.