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Binge drinking linked to heart damage, study finds

In a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found binge drinkers had relatively impaired circulation, damage similar to the effects of heart disease.

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Study: Lowering drinking age leads to more binge drinking

There is new evidence that lowering the drinking age may result in more binge drinking and not just among the young.

Tags: georgetown university hospital, drinking age, Paula Wolfson

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Binge drinking: Fine line between holiday cheer and a problem

The holiday season is a time of year where many overindulge. And as some get caught up in the celebration - how many drinks is considered binge drinking?

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28 U. Md. students treated for alcohol poisoning

Drinking on college campuses has long been an issue, but for the University of Maryland at College Park, this year has not started as officials had hoped.

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Binge drinkers are getting older

Spring break is well underway with all its tales of partying and binge drinking. But it turns out the biggest bingers are folks who came of age a long time ago.

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Fairfax students warned about college drinking

College-bound high school students in Fairfax County are getting a warning about the prevalence of binge drinking on campus.

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Attorneys general call for Four Loko alcohol crackdown

Attorney generals nationwide say taking the caffeine out of Four Loko didn't go far enough. Now they want the alcohol content reduced.

Tags: Four Loko, Doug Gansler, caffeine, Phusion, alcohol, hank silverberg

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