Minimum alcohol price help call for ‘hazardous’ drinkers
Minimum alcohol price help call for ‘hazardous’ drinkers Source: BBC News February 22, 2018 “Hazardous” drinkers must get the help they need – if minimum prices for buying booze are introduced, a charity has said. The Welsh Government has proposed a law with at least a minimum 50p unit price. Alcohol […]
Alcohol fuels majority of early onset dementia cases, study finds
Alcohol fuels majority of early onset dementia cases, study finds Source: The Telegraph Laura Donnelly 20 FEBRUARY 2018 The majority of cases of early onset dementia are now caused by alcohol, major research suggests. The study of more than 1 million dementia sufferers, published in the Lancet Public Health Journal, found almost […]
Study: Drinking Alcohol More Important Than Exercise to Living Past 90 (Additional Coverage)
Study: Drinking Alcohol More Important Than Exercise to Living Past 90 (Additional Coverage) Instead of an apple a day, try a glass of wine. Source: U.S. News & World Report By Katelyn Newman Feb. 20, 2018 RAISE A GLASS TO THE golden years. Making it past 90 years old may boil […]
We are evolving an ‘ultimate hangover’ gene that may stop us from becoming addicted to alcohol
We are evolving an ‘ultimate hangover’ gene that may stop us from becoming addicted to alcohol New gene variants that seems to protect against alcoholism have arisen A new study analysed the genomes of 2,500 people from four continents They found five genetic hotspots of change within the last few thousands years One of […]
What kind of drinker are YOU? Experts reveal the four main types – and why knowing yours affects your health
What kind of drinker are YOU? Experts reveal the four main types – and why knowing yours affects your health Emmanuel Kuntsche and Sarah Callinan are alcohol policy researchers at La Trobe University in Australia They explain even those who aren’t dependent on alcohol should know their type Your reasons for drinking influence your […]
Revealed: Why two glasses of wine and 15 minutes of exercise a day is the key to a long life
Revealed: Why two glasses of wine and 15 minutes of exercise a day is the key to a long life Source: The Telegraph Sarah Knapton 19 FEBRUARY The recipe for a long life includes exercising for 15 minutes a day, spending two hours on hobbies and enjoying a couple of glasses of wine, […]
Africa: Manufacturers want liquor licensing role moved from counties
Africa: Manufacturers want liquor licensing role moved from counties Business Daily February 15, 2018 Alcohol manufacturers want the licensing mandate for manufacturing and importing liquor take away from the county governments to the national government. Speaking during the launch of a campaign on illicit brews in Kerugoya, Kirinyaga County, the manufacturers insisted on tougher laws […]
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking
Getting alcohol from mom or dad doesn’t prevent risky drinking REUTERS By Lisa Rapaport February 14, 2018 (Reuters Health) – Parents may be tempted to give teens an occasional taste of alcohol to teach responsible drinking habits, but a new study suggests this may have the opposite effect. Compared to adolescents who don’t get beer […]
PA: Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales
PA: Philly starts inspections of ‘stop-and-gos’ seeking to continue alcohol sales WHYY By Aaron Moselle February 16, 2018 Some corner-store owners in Philadelphia have until Friday to request a city inspection they now need to keep selling alcohol legally. In December, City Council passed a controversial bill requiring these establishments, often called “beer delis” or “stop-and-gos,” to […]
Australia: A bottle of wine cheaper than a coffee: WA Government to push back against the spread of liquor barns
Australia: A bottle of wine cheaper than a coffee: WA Government to push back against the spread of liquor barns News ABC By Claire Moodie Updated about 7 hours ago The West Australian Government will become the first in the nation to take on the liquor giants with new laws to tackle alcohol-related harm. It is understood […]