Weird health risks of drinking alcohol
Weird health risks of drinking alcohol MDLinx By Naveed Saleh, MD, MS January 13, 2021 Many physicians are concerned about how much their patients drink, and with good reason, because alcohol is linked to various illnesses and social stressors. Moreover, physicians are humans, too, and as such are invested in their own patterns of alcohol consumption. […]
Do You Need To Extend Your “Dry January”?
Do You Need To Extend Your “Dry January”? JDSupra Written by Womble Bond Dickinson January 13, 2021 Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to participate in “Dry January”? Have you been able to refrain from drinking since January 1? Are you considering getting the COVID vaccine? Health authorities around the world are advising people […]
Europe: Study finds one small alcoholic drink a day raises risk of irregular heartbeat
Europe: Study finds one small alcoholic drink a day raises risk of irregular heartbeat Researchers examined heart health and drinking habits of 108,000 people aged 24 to 97 over 14 years The Guardian By Ian Sample, Science editor January 13, 2021 Having one small alcoholic drink a day raises the risk of developing an irregular […]
United Kingdom: Different behaviors could reduce death and health risks in regular alcohol drinkers
United Kingdom: Different behaviors could reduce death and health risks in regular alcohol drinkers Medical Xpress by University of Glasgow January 12, 2021 A large study of UK adults who consume alcohol regularly has found that different patterns of alcohol consumption—including drinking wine, consuming alcohol with food and spreading alcohol intake over three to four days—could […]
How the pandemic changed the way we drink, and what to expect in 2021
How the pandemic changed the way we drink, and what to expect in 2021 CAN Luxury by Lin Weiwen January 10, 2021 The pandemic upended the rules of the game for the F&B scene in 2020, and many drinking establishments had to pivot – or risk winding up. New drinking norms emerged, and they look set […]
MI: Whitmer vetoes bill to let 1-time DUI offenders clear record
MI: Whitmer vetoes bill to let 1-time DUI offenders clear record The North Plate Telegraph By David Eggert Associated Press January 5, 2021 LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer refused to sign a bill that would have let one-time drunken drivers ask a judge to set aside their conviction, despite the measure’s broad bipartisan […]
Ireland: Government considering ban on sale of alcohol as part of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions
Ireland: Government considering ban on sale of alcohol as part of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions Officials are working on new public health regulations to strengthen the law around drinking in streets to give gardai more powers of enforcement Dublin Live By Ferghal Blaney January 8, 2021 The Government is considering banning the sale of alcohol after […]
Rep. Debbie Dingell Announces Recommitment to Drunk Driving Legislation at News Conference with MADD
Rep. Debbie Dingell Announces Recommitment to Drunk Driving Legislation at News Conference with MADD News Release Yahoo! January 7, 2021 Two-year anniversary of Michigan family’s tragic death draws renewed push for legislation to advance the use of vehicle technology to prevent drunk driving WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Marking two years since Rima and Issam Abbas and their […]
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? Binge drinking isn’t the only harmful booze habit. Other forms of heavy drinking come with consequences, too. Discover Magazine By Leslie Nemo January 6, 2021 Alcohol consumption in the U.S. surged in 2020. Booze delivery services gained popularity while market reports relayed information about higher sales volumes. Even academic surveys found […]
Study: Who Is Drinking More Alcohol During COVID-19?
Study: Who Is Drinking More Alcohol During COVID-19? Very Well Health By Kara-Marie Hall, RN, BSN, CCRN January 5, 2021 According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, as the COVID-19 pandemic surges, more people may be turning to alcohol to cope with unprecedented uncertainty and stress. The study’s researchers found that alcohol consumption […]