Study zeros in on gene that limits desire to drink alcohol
Study zeros in on gene that limits desire to drink alcohol Source: Science Daily November 28, 2016 In the largest study of its kind, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and colleagues in Europe identified a gene variant that suppresses the desire to drink alcohol. “The findings are based on the largest genome-wide association meta-analysis and […]
A glass of wine a day does NOT damage your heart health (but it doesn’t help it either), study claims
A glass of wine a day does NOT damage your heart health (but it doesn’t help it either), study claims A new heart study dismissed claims alcohol is bad for your heart But it also questions studies that show drinking is good for heart health In fact, the research by the Radiological Society of North […]
Minimum alcohol pricing gets backing of UK government’s health advisers
Minimum alcohol pricing gets backing of UK government’s health advisers Policy rejected by Westminster but backed by SNP in Scotland seen as vital to tackling medical and economic toll of drinking Source: The Guardian Denis Campbell Health policy editor 1 December 2016 New evidence commissioned by the government from its own health […]
North Side beer bar drops MillerCoors over Trump
North Side beer bar drops MillerCoors over Trump The Green Lady has announced it will stop selling all Miller-Coors products after the owner learned that Pete Coors, who sits on the board of Molson Coors, the parent company of MillerCoors, co-hosted a fundraiser for then presidential candidate Donald Trump. Source: Chicago Tribune By […]
Cuba bans alcohol during Castro mourning
Cuba bans alcohol during Castro mourning Source: The Spirits Business by Kristiane Sherry 1st December, 2016 The Cuban government has banned the sale of alcohol as it continues a period of national mourning following the death of former leader Fidel Castro on 25 November. According to multiple reports, authorities have banned the […]
Maryland: County Council Opposes Bill To Create Liquor Authority (Excerpt)
Maryland: County Council Opposes Bill To Create Liquor Authority (Excerpt) Rice says he would rather ‘fix’ Department of Liquor Control Source: Bethesda Magazine By Douglas Tallman and Andrew Metcalf 2016.11.29 The Montgomery County Council agreed Tuesday not to support possible state legislation that would create a liquor control authority that would provide some separation […]
Wisconsin: Committee – More study needed on liquor ban
Wisconsin: Committee – More study needed on liquor ban Source: Green Bay Press Gazette Adam Rodewald November 29, 2016 More study is needed on whether banning liquor at gas station convenience stores would lower rates of littering, loitering and public intoxication, a City Council committee determined. The protection and welfare committee Monday […]
Alcohol: Link between liver and brain may control consumption (Additional Coverage)
Alcohol: Link between liver and brain may control consumption (Additional Coverage) Source: MNT by Catharine Paddock PhD 29 November 2016 A hormone link between the brain and the liver may control people’s alcohol consumption – depending on which version they carry of a particular gene. This could be a target for treatments that […]
ABA says raising alcohol taxes will not stop problem drinking
ABA says raising alcohol taxes will not stop problem drinking Source: The Shout By Andy Young 29/11/2016 A report published by the Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC), which includes recommendations to increase tax on alcohol, has been questioned by Alcohol Beverages Australia (ABA). The AHPC report sets out 10 priority health actions […]
Report: Beer Volumes Declining in Markets Where Recreational Cannabis is Legal
Report: Beer Volumes Declining in Markets Where Recreational Cannabis is Legal Source: Brewbound Justin Kendall Nov. 29, 2016 Legalized marijuana is harshing the buzz of three longtime craft beer meccas, according to a new report from Cowen and Company. In Colorado, Oregon and Washington, where recreational cannabis use has been legalized, the […]