Pakistan illegal alcohol leaves 24 dead from poisoning

Pakistan illegal alcohol leaves 24 dead from poisoning   Source: BBC News March 23, 2016   At least 24 people in southern Pakistan have died from poisoning after drinking illegally-made alcohol, police say.   A number of others are in hospital after Monday’s incident in Sindh province. At least two of those who died were […]

The South Korean Government Encourages People To Stop Drinking Alcohol To Avoid Cancer

The South Korean Government Encourages People To Stop Drinking Alcohol To Avoid Cancer   Source: JKNUS By Judith Aparri March 22, 2016   The South Korean government is encouraging its people to stop drinking alcohol to avoid cancer. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is tightening guidelines on alcohol consumption. While the old guidelines recommend […]

There’s a Gaping Hole in the Scientific Case for Moderate Drinking

There’s a Gaping Hole in the Scientific Case for Moderate Drinking   Past studies missed one big reason non-drinkers didn’t live as long as people who imbibed a bit.   Source: Bloomberg John Tozzi March 21, 2016   It’s an irresistible headline: People who drink alcohol in moderation actually live longer than those who abstain […]