Oregon: Court approves ballot title for liquor privatization
Oregon: Court approves ballot title for liquor privatization Source: Statesman Journal KRISTENA HANSEN March 24, 2016 Oregonians are one step closer to deciding this fall whether they want to buy liquor at the same places they already can grab a bottle of wine or six-pack of beer. The state Supreme Court on […]
In Defense of Moderate Drinking (Again)
In Defense of Moderate Drinking (Again) Source: New York Times Aaron E. Carroll MARCH 23, 2016 A few months ago, I wrote an article here on The Upshot discussing the potential health effects of alcohol. I pointed out that the scientific research said moderate drinking isn’t bad for you; indeed, it might even […]
Expert Says Wine Isn’t Nearly As Healthful As We Think
Expert Says Wine Isn’t Nearly As Healthful As We Think “There’s no safe level of drinking.” Source: Huffington Post 03/22/2016 Anyone who’s still drinking alcohol “for their health” should listen up. Past research has shown that the chemicals in red wine may help fight aging and lower risk for cardiovascular disease […]
What alcohol does to your body and brain (Excerpt)
What alcohol does to your body and brain (Excerpt) Source: Business Insider Erin Brodwin and Samantha Lee March 23, 2016 We know different drugs make us experience the world around us in very different ways – and their after-effects are often nowhere near as pleasant as the immediate results they produce. Alcohol, which […]
The science behind why you like (or hate) the taste of beer
The science behind why you like (or hate) the taste of beer Denver Museum of Nature and Science is hosting a crowd-sourced experiment to answer questions at the heart of Colorado’s beer culture. Source: The Denver Post By John Frank 03/22/2016 The next time you take a sip of beer or a […]
Pakistan illegal alcohol leaves 24 dead from poisoning
Pakistan illegal alcohol leaves 24 dead from poisoning Source: BBC News March 23, 2016 At least 24 people in southern Pakistan have died from poisoning after drinking illegally-made alcohol, police say. A number of others are in hospital after Monday’s incident in Sindh province. At least two of those who died were […]
The South Korean Government Encourages People To Stop Drinking Alcohol To Avoid Cancer
The South Korean Government Encourages People To Stop Drinking Alcohol To Avoid Cancer Source: JKNUS By Judith Aparri March 22, 2016 The South Korean government is encouraging its people to stop drinking alcohol to avoid cancer. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is tightening guidelines on alcohol consumption. While the old guidelines recommend […]
There’s a Gaping Hole in the Scientific Case for Moderate Drinking
There’s a Gaping Hole in the Scientific Case for Moderate Drinking Past studies missed one big reason non-drinkers didn’t live as long as people who imbibed a bit. Source: Bloomberg John Tozzi March 21, 2016 It’s an irresistible headline: People who drink alcohol in moderation actually live longer than those who abstain […]
NY: Exclusive: City Council member wants NYC ID to be valid for buying alcohol
NY: Exclusive: City Council member wants NYC ID to be valid for buying alcohol New York Daily News By Erin Durkin March 21, 2016 A City Councilman wants you to be able to buy a drink with your municipal ID card. Democrat Ritchie Torres will introduce a resolution this week pushing to make the […]
Man shares powerful post about the dangers of alcohol after his brother’s death
Man shares powerful post about the dangers of alcohol after his brother’s death “You don’t realise the dangers of alcohol until it comes knocking on your door.” Source: thejournal.ie March 19, 2016 AN IRISHMAN HAS appealed for people to reconsider their relationship with alcohol in a powerful post about his brother’s death. […]