(June 26, 2009 - Insidermedicine) From South Korea - According to research in the journal Stroke, heavy drinking on a daily basis can lead to lethal brain hemorrhage. In a study of over 6,000 people, researchers found that men who had at least six drinks daily had a 3.3 times increased risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke compared to nondrinkers. Binge drinking on a less-than-daily basis did not seem to increase risk.

From Atlanta - According to research in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, HIV testing often comes late in the course of infection. According to data collected from 34 states, researchers found that about 45% of patients were diagnosed with HIV only a year or two before the onset of AIDS. However, those tested in 2003 were less likely to be diagnosed late than those tested in 1996.

And finally, from Seattle - According to research in the journal Pediatric Diabetes, excess weight in childhood is linked to type 1 diabetes. In a study of nearly 4,000 diabetic patients aged 3 to 19, researchers found that the overall prevalence of overweight was about 22% in those with type 1 diabetes, compared to 16% in those without. However, the study could not determine whether diabetes preceded the weight gain or whether weight gain was a result of treatment.

For Insidermedicine in 60, I'm Dr. Kelly Schweitzer.