United Kingdom: ‘Safeguarding public health’: Manchester scientists hope counterfeit alcohol detection device can stop deaths
United Kingdom: ‘Safeguarding public health’: Manchester scientists hope counterfeit alcohol detection device can stop deaths mancunian matters By Mark Thompson September 29, 2017 Scientists at The University of Manchester have developed a way to detect counterfeit alcohol without even needing to touch the liquid. It works by using lasers to quickly analyse the chemical contents […]
Canada: Drinking while travelling? Your insurance may not cover that
Canada: Drinking while travelling? Your insurance may not cover that CAA medical insurance does not cover expenses for travellers who are injured while drunk CBC News September 28, 2017 A Kitchener, Ont. man who ended up in hospital while visiting family in the United States has learned the hard way that drinking alcohol can nullify […]
YouTube videos deliver alcohol brand messaging to underage viewers
YouTube videos deliver alcohol brand messaging to underage viewers REUTERS By Carolyn Crist September 28, 2017 (Reuters Health) – YouTube videos that depict alcohol brands favored by youth draw millions of views, making them a form of promotion that could encourage underage drinkers, according to a U.S. study. The videos often resemble traditional ads but […]