Even one glass of wine a day raises the risk of cancer: Alarming study reveals booze is linked to at least SEVEN forms of the disease
Even one glass of wine a day raises the risk of cancer: Alarming study reveals booze is linked to at least SEVEN forms of the disease Alcohol causes cancer of the mouth and throat, larynx, liver and colon Also causes bowel and breast forms but it may be responsible for others Women who drink 2 […]
Survey Reveals Drinkers Seek More Low-Calorie Alcohol Beverage Options
Survey Reveals Drinkers Seek More Low-Calorie Alcohol Beverage Options PRNewswire July 21, 2016 BOSTON, July 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — With more and more American drinkers seemingly becoming focused on their wellness and active lifestyles, the face of happy hour may also be changing for good as more varieties of alcohol become available. A recent survey […]
Australia: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation funding cut
Australia: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation funding cut Brisbanetimes.com.au By Amy Remeikis July 21, 2016 The government that introduced the state’s toughest alcohol-fuelled violence laws has cut funding for the body charged with ensuring licensed venues adhere to those laws. In response to a question on notice ahead of her portfolio’s budget estimate hearing […]
IA: Debate brews over Iowa college football beer sales
IA: Debate brews over Iowa college football beer sales The Des Moines Register By William Petroski July 20, 2016 A debate is brewing over expanding beer sales at Iowa college football games. A key state lawmaker is proposing a legislative review, while Gov. Terry Branstad and some other policy makers want to let state university […]
OH: Bars are not using their late night liquor licenses for the RNC
OH: Bars are not using their late night liquor licenses for the RNC Newsnet5 By Megan Hickey July 20, 2016 Despite applying for waivers with the Ohio Department of Commerce, many downtown and area bars say they’re not using their licenses to serve liquor until 4 a.m. during the RNC. About 229 bars were approved […]
If you thought the idea that drinking wine before bed would help you lose weight sounded strange, you were right
If you thought the idea that drinking wine before bed would help you lose weight sounded strange, you were right Source: Quartz Katherine Ellen Foley July 20th Every now and then, an article circulates on social media promising something too good to be true. Have you heard that wine before bed can be used as […]
OK: ‘Watch-Out’ Forum on Aug. 23: The Alcohol Question
OK: ‘Watch-Out’ Forum on Aug. 23: The Alcohol Question Oklahoma Watch July 19, 2016 Oklahoma Watch will hold a public question-and-answer forum Aug. 23 on the proposed changes to Oklahoma’s laws on sales of wine and strong beer, featuring state Sen. Stephanie Bice and Retail Liquor Association of Oklahoma President Bryan Kerr. State Question 792 […]
IL: New Illinois law lets universities, community colleges allow alcohol sales
IL: New Illinois law lets universities, community colleges allow alcohol sales NWI.com By Dan Petrella Lee Springfield Bureau Chief July 20, 2016 SPRINGFIELD — The boards of trustees of Illinois’ public universities and community colleges can now decide whether to allow alcohol sales at campus events under a measure Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law […]
NM: Alcohol use among NM high-schoolers continues to decline
NM: Alcohol use among NM high-schoolers continues to decline Albuquerque Journal By Olivier Uyttebrouck / Journal Staff Writer July 20th, 2016 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Alcohol use among New Mexico high school students continued a long-term decline in 2015, putting the state in line with national trends, a state survey found. Cigarette use also has declined […]
PA: Pennsylvania justices toss case brought by beer distributors, free gas stations to sell suds
PA: Pennsylvania justices toss case brought by beer distributors, free gas stations to sell suds TribLive By Kari Andren July 19, 2016 Grocery and convenience stores that operate gas pumps will no longer have to fear their liquor licenses will be challenged in court. The state Supreme Court has dismissed a case brought by beer […]