United Kingdom:  SWA doubles support to projects combatting alcohol misuse

United Kingdom:  SWA doubles support to projects combatting alcohol misuse Harpers.co.uk By Lisa Riley April 5, 2019 The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced it will to double its support to projects that work to combat alcohol misuse to £1 million The industry body said it was extending its Scotch Whisky Action Fund (SWAF), which was […]

Even moderate alcohol consumption increases stroke risk’

Even moderate alcohol consumption increases stroke risk’ Medical News Today By Maria Cohut | Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio April 5, 2019 Some research has suggested that drinking alcohol in moderation could have protective effects against stroke. However, a large cohort study in a Chinese population shows that this is not the case at all. We know […]

As unruly airline passenger incidents take off, a search for solutions

As unruly airline passenger incidents take off, a search for solutions The Washington Post By Christopher Elliott, Columnist April 4, 2019 Incidents involving unruly airline passengers have been rising in recent years . In 2017, airlines reported one altercation for every 1,053 flights, up 35 percent from the previous year, according to the International Air Transport Association […]