Alcohol consumption may increase sunburn risk, new study says
Alcohol consumption may increase sunburn risk, new study says Source: https://wpde.com/ by Caroline Balchunas July 16th 2019 Here’s another reason to lather on the sunscreen-a new study suggests there’s a link between alcohol consumption and skin cancer. It comes from a small study of healthy men in Germany. The research found the amount of UV […]
Do more degrees correlate with a bigger bar tab?
Do more degrees correlate with a bigger bar tab? Those with graduate degrees could be clinking glasses more. WFAA Author: Caitlin Mullen, Bizwomen contributor July 14, 2019 A recent data analysis reiterates that the amount you drop on alcohol tends to be tied to your education level. Visual Capitalist looked at data from the Bureau of […]
Turkey: Steep taxes fuel bootleg alcohol consumption in Turkey
Turkey: Steep taxes fuel bootleg alcohol consumption in Turkey Source: http://famagusta-gazette.com/ July 15, 2019 Rising government taxes on alcohol in Turkey in recent years have increased illegal production of alcoholic beverages, causing deaths among people who consume the toxic liquors despite health warnings and crackdowns. Officials suspect methyl alcohol poisoning was behind the deaths of seven people in […]
Scientists use ECSTASY to ‘cure alcoholics’: Four people give up heavy drinking after taking two doses of MDMA alongside psychotherapy in eight-week trial, study claims
Scientists use ECSTASY to ‘cure alcoholics’: Four people give up heavy drinking after taking two doses of MDMA alongside psychotherapy in eight-week trial, study claims Scientists from Imperial College London teamed up with mental health workers They trialled a combination of counselling with taking the recreational drug None of the four people were drinking harmfully […]
Alcohol and chefs: a real kitchen nightmare
Alcohol and chefs: a real kitchen nightmare Source: https://www.theguardian.com/ by Tim Adams 14 Jul 2019 I first talked to Craig Strippel back in the spring on the day before he was due to run in the London Marathon. Anyone who signs up for those 26 miles has a kind of reckless determination, but for Strippel, […]
Dubai: Tourists can now obtain a temporary liquor license to buy alcohol in Dubai
Dubai: Tourists can now obtain a temporary liquor license to buy alcohol in Dubai What’s On By Elise Kerr July 11, 2019 It is now possible for tourists on a visit visa to purchase alcohol from any registered retailer in Dubai. While previously, tourists were unable to buy alcohol anywhere, now there’s a quick and […]
United Kingdom: One drink could be one too many, research concludes
United Kingdom: One drink could be one too many, research concludes Driven July 12, 2019 A single drink could be enough to affect a driver’s safety on the road, experts have warned. Even low levels of drinking, such as one pint of beer or a large glass of wine considerably hamper a driver’s ability to […]
Ireland: MALONE WARNS GOVERNMENT THEY RISK CREATING ‘MAYHEM’ IF MINIMUM UNIT ALCOHOL PRICING IS INTRODUCED
Ireland: MALONE WARNS GOVERNMENT THEY RISK CREATING ‘MAYHEM’ IF MINIMUM UNIT ALCOHOL PRICING IS INTRODUCED Jul 12, 2019 A local businessman has warned the Government they will create “mayhem” if they introduce minimum pricing for alcohol here without having the North on board. The Government had planned to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol here alongside […]
How does alcohol affect rheumatoid arthritis?
How does alcohol affect rheumatoid arthritis? Medical News Today By Zawn Villines | Reviewed by Brenda B. Spriggs, M.D. FACP July 11, 2019 Drinking alcohol in moderation is typically safe for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the Arthritis Foundation, drinking alcohol in moderation is usually safe, and may even reduce certain types of inflammation. Some research […]
Alcohol reduction associated with improved viral suppression in women living with HIV
Alcohol reduction associated with improved viral suppression in women living with HIV News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Alina Shrourou, B.Sc. (Editor) July 11, 2019 Women living with HIV are less likely than men to achieve viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy. Reduction in alcohol use is a possible strategy to improve health outcomes in women […]