Healthcare professionals urged to tackle alcohol misuse, reduce risk of colorectal cancer
Healthcare professionals urged to tackle alcohol misuse, reduce risk of colorectal cancer News Medical November 25, 2015 Healthcare professionals across Europe are being urged to help reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) by taking positive action against alcohol misuse and dependence. High levels of alcohol dependence and low levels of treatment have recently […]
New homeopathic laxative has some concerned for teens
New homeopathic laxative has some concerned for teens The laxative contains 20% ethanol, which is equivalent to 40-proof alcohol… Cronkite News By Erin Johnson November 24, 2015 A new homeopathic laxative released by CVS has created quite a bit of controversy. Now some are worried that kids may be using this medication but not […]
Belgium: Lindores Whiskyfest to Proceed Despite Belgium Terror Alert
Belgium: Lindores Whiskyfest to Proceed Despite Belgium Terror Alert Source: WhiskyCast Mark Gillespie November 24, 2015 As all of Belgium remains under high alert while police and soldiers warn of a possible terrorist attack, a group of dedicated whisky lovers still plans to gather in Oostende this weekend for the final Lindores Whiskyfest. […]
Pennsylvania: Pa. budget negotiations head into home stretch after another temporary disruption to budget framework
Pennsylvania: Pa. budget negotiations head into home stretch after another temporary disruption to budget framework Source: PennLive Charles Thompson November 24, 2015 The “framework” is back on. After a significant bump in the road that led to short-lived threats of a veto override attempt Tuesday afternoon, Republican legislative leaders emerged from a […]
Consumers: Be more transparent to keep our business
Consumers: Be more transparent to keep our business Source: NRA November 24, 2015 Consumers are sending a clear message to restaurants and food: they want transparency regarding their business practices and want to find it more easily. According to a Center for Food Integrity study, skepticism of big restaurant chains and food-producing […]
Two women drinking helium infused wine is funniest thing you’ll see all day
Two women drinking helium infused wine is funniest thing you’ll see all day Source: Metro 66.9 Richard Hartley-Parkinson 22 Nov 2015 This has got to be one of the funniest things we’ve seen on the internet for some time. Two women start drinking some ‘helium infused wine’ and, as they start talking […]
Why diet mixers get you drunk FASTER: Artificial sweeteners increase how quickly alcohol gets into the blood stream
Why diet mixers get you drunk FASTER: Artificial sweeteners increase how quickly alcohol gets into the blood stream Alcohol readings up to 25% higher when drank with low-calorie mixer Sugar in full-fat versions thought to slow alcohol getting into blood stream Diet drinks have also been linked to putting people over […]
Gender gap in alcohol consumption closes as women drink more – study
Gender gap in alcohol consumption closes as women drink more – study Reasons for increased alcohol use remain unclear, but researchers say findings are ‘particularly concerning’ since women are prone to its negative health effects Source: The Guardian Mahita Gajanan in New York 24 November 2015 The drinking habits of men and […]
TX: Will powdered alcohol be sold in Texas next year?
TX: Will powdered alcohol be sold in Texas next year? Star-Telegram By Anna M. Tinsley November 22, 2015 Powdered versions of mojitos, margaritas and strawberry daiquiris could reach Texas liquor store shelves as soon as next year. Because Texas lawmakers failed to act even as dozens of other states banned the new powdered […]
IL: Rauner’s proposed liquor commission changes could be win for distributors
IL: Rauner’s proposed liquor commission changes could be win for distributors Chicago Tribune By Heather Gillers, Contact Reporter November 23, 2015 Gov. Bruce Rauner is considering an overhaul of the state liquor commission that could boost state revenue but also would more closely align the agency’s mission with the interests of some industry groups. […]