Washington: In Washington, distracted driving gets a rebrand as DUI-E

Washington: In Washington, distracted driving gets a rebrand as DUI-E   CBS News November 3, 2017 A campaign by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to crack down on distracted driving recently swept up a high-profile offender. Newly-released video shows the SUV of the Garden State’s first lady, Mary Pat Christie, being pulled over last April. […]

OK:  “Very fearful,” Businesses across Oklahoma prepare for new liquor laws

OK:  “Very fearful,” Businesses across Oklahoma prepare for new liquor laws Oklahoma’s News 4 By Lance West October 31, 2017 EDMOND, Okla – There are new liquor laws brewing in Oklahoma and, in less than a year – consumers will have many options for beer and wine. It could be a game changer for liquor, grocery and […]

South Africa: Illegal Liquor Outlets Shut Down in Northern Cape

South Africa: Illegal Liquor Outlets Shut Down in Northern Cape allAfrica October 31, 2017 An inspection blitz has led to the closure of ten illegal liquor outlets and liquor being confiscated in the Northern Cape, said the Department of Trade and Industry (dti). The shut down of the illegal liquor outlets at the weekend were […]

U.S. Is Many Different Communities When it Comes to Health

U.S. Is Many Different Communities When it Comes to Health Even within a single county, health outcomes for residents can vary widely. U.S. News By Steve Sternberg, Senior Writer November 1, 2017 The jigsaw puzzle of U.S. counties fits neatly together into a pleasing whole, displaying America as a land of many parts. Within those […]

Sustained Alcohol Use Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction

Sustained Alcohol Use Increases Vulnerability to Cocaine Addiction   The ‘gateway drug’ hypothesis has its basis in the brain.   Source: https://www.inverse.com By Yasmin Tayag November 1, 2017   Two elements make an iconic shot from the 1983 movie Scarface instantly recognizable: Al Pacino and his mountain of cocaine. What’s often forgotten is the tumbler […]

United Kingdom:  Drinking Red Wine Boosts Fertility in Women, Study Finds

United Kingdom:  Drinking Red Wine Boosts Fertility in Women, Study Finds One glass each week could support ovarian reserve Independent By Olivia Petter October 30, 2017 Women who drink one glass of red wine a week boast better fertility than those who don’t, a US study has found. Scientists at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri, believe […]