How does alcohol affect rheumatoid arthritis?
How does alcohol affect rheumatoid arthritis? Medical News Today By Zawn Villines | Reviewed by Brenda B. Spriggs, M.D. FACP July 11, 2019 Drinking alcohol in moderation is typically safe for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to the Arthritis Foundation, drinking alcohol in moderation is usually safe, and may even reduce certain types of inflammation. Some research […]
Alcohol reduction associated with improved viral suppression in women living with HIV
Alcohol reduction associated with improved viral suppression in women living with HIV News Medical and Life Sciences Reviewed by Alina Shrourou, B.Sc. (Editor) July 11, 2019 Women living with HIV are less likely than men to achieve viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy. Reduction in alcohol use is a possible strategy to improve health outcomes in women […]
New Zealand: Otago experts concerned lost opportunity to curb excessive drinking and reduce harm
New Zealand: Otago experts concerned lost opportunity to curb excessive drinking and reduce harm New Zealand Doctor Media release from University of Otago July 12, 2019 University of Otago mental health experts are upset another Government has missed an opportunity to curb excessive drinking and reduce harm, by taking a recommendation from the recent Inquiry […]
10 areas governments could work with to reduce the harmful use of alcohol
10 areas governments could work with to reduce the harmful use of alcohol 10 July 2019 Each year 3 million lives are lost due to harmful use of alcohol. The WHO global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol seeks to improve the health and social outcomes for individuals, families and communities, with considerably […]
CO: Legal eagles bewildered over new felony DUI law
CO: Legal eagles bewildered over new felony DUI law The Daily Sentinel By Charles Ashby July 12, 2019 A motorist facing a felony for driving under the influence has the right to a preliminary hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to go to trial, but that doesn’t mean prosecutors have to present evidence […]
CA: Project targets minors’ alcohol access
CA: Project targets minors’ alcohol access Treatment center would assist city’s merchants Drake Valley Press By Julie Drake Valley Press Staff Writer July 12, 2019 LANCASTER — Stephen Updyke and Desirae Tainatongo of Tarzana Treatment Centers sought the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission’s support for a voluntary Merchant Committed program designed to help merchants prevent sales […]
What Happens When You Quit Casual Drinking? Scientists Reveal the Effects (excerpt)
What Happens When You Quit Casual Drinking? Scientists Reveal the Effects (excerpt) “For many populations, there is not a safe level of drinking.” Inverse By Sarah Sloat July 10, 2019 Over thousands of years, drinking alcohol has become embedded in human culture. But an increasing amount of evidence shows that even a casual relationship with alcohol can come at […]
The most convincing reason for being ‘sober-curious’
The most convincing reason for being ‘sober-curious’ CNN By Holly Thomas July 10, 2019 (CNN)”It’s so hard not to drink,” Charlotte Underwood told me. “Everyone I grew up with was part of that culture. Even visiting them now, it’s so hard not to drink because it’s a fundamental part of our community.” Underwood, 23, from […]
Just ONE pint of beer or glass of wine could make it unsafe to drive: Scientists question drink-drive limit after finding people are ‘significantly compromised’ by low levels of alcohol
Just ONE pint of beer or glass of wine could make it unsafe to drive: Scientists question drink-drive limit after finding people are ‘significantly compromised’ by low levels of alcohol One drink is sometimes regarded as ‘safe’ when it comes to drink-driving limits But a study suggests the effects are enough to lead to a […]
Falling UK alcohol consumption driving premiumisation, Mintel finds
Falling UK alcohol consumption driving premiumisation, Mintel finds Source: https://harpers.co.uk/ By Mathew Lyons 11 July, 2019 As many as 20% of UK adults now do not drink alcohol, according to the latest British Lifestyles report from Mintel. At the same time, 47% of those who do drink alcohol have cut back their consumption. But Britain’s drinkers […]