Medical Bulletin 20/June/2023

"Social isolation is a potent form of psychosocial stress, and is a growing public health concern, particularly among older adults who feel lonely and left out most of the time.

Loneliness is not just bad for men's mental health, it may be bad for their bones, too, according to a new study. And while social isolation may have a negative impact on the bone health of men, this is not true of women, the researchers found. The study was presented on Sunday at ENDO 2023, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, in Chicago, Illinois.

People with alcohol use disorder impaired after heavy drinking, despite claims of higher tolerance

 Alcoholism, is a gateway of many cardiovascular as well as neurological disorders. Heavy drinkers are known to tolerate a certain amount of alcohol better than light or moderate drinkers, the concept of “holding your liquor” is more nuanced than commonly believed, according to new research from the University of Chicago.