Iowa: Iowa Senate approves limits on drunken driving lawsuits after heated debate
Iowa: Iowa Senate approves limits on drunken driving lawsuits after heated debate Source: Des Moines Register By William Petroski February 21, 2018 Lawsuits would be limited against Iowa businesses serving alcoholic beverages to drunken drivers under a bill approved Wednesday night in the Iowa Senate. Senate File 2169 was approved on a […]
Drugs, alcohol, suicide killing more Americans than ever (Additional Coverage)
Drugs, alcohol, suicide killing more Americans than ever (Additional Coverage) Blacks, Latinos, Asians being increasingly hit Source: NBC by Maggie Fox Feb.22.2018 “Despair deaths” from drugs, alcohol and suicide have reached new peaks in the U.S. and are not just killing whites, but spiking in communities of color, as well, according to […]
End of alcohol? Scientists find evolving gene which makes us HATE booze (Additional Coverage)
End of alcohol? Scientists find evolving gene which makes us HATE booze (Additional Coverage) HUMANS are evolving a gene which may one day prevent us from drinking alcohol as it will create an “adverse physical response”, researchers have warned. Source: Daily Express By SEAN MARTIN Feb 22, 2018 A study of more […]
Wine could cure bad breath: Drink destroys bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease, paving the way for new toothpastes and mouthwashes containing the key antioxidant
Wine could cure bad breath: Drink destroys bacteria that causes cavities and gum disease, paving the way for new toothpastes and mouthwashes containing the key antioxidant Antioxidants in wine significantly prevent bacteria from sticking to gums Combining such antioxidants with an oral probiotic further boosts dental health These bacteria can enter the bloodstream, leading […]
Utah: Alcohol lobby group ad targets Utah lawmaker, calling his bills ‘hypocrisy’
Utah: Alcohol lobby group ad targets Utah lawmaker, calling his bills ‘hypocrisy’ Source: kutv.com Cristina Flores February 21st The American Beverage Institute, a national group that lobbies on behalf of restaurants, took out a full-page ad in the Salt Lake Tribune to call out Utah Rep. Norman Thurston who spearheaded efforts to pass […]
Minimum alcohol price help call for ‘hazardous’ drinkers
Minimum alcohol price help call for ‘hazardous’ drinkers Source: BBC News February 22, 2018 “Hazardous” drinkers must get the help they need – if minimum prices for buying booze are introduced, a charity has said. The Welsh Government has proposed a law with at least a minimum 50p unit price. Alcohol […]
Alcohol fuels majority of early onset dementia cases, study finds
Alcohol fuels majority of early onset dementia cases, study finds Source: The Telegraph Laura Donnelly 20 FEBRUARY 2018 The majority of cases of early onset dementia are now caused by alcohol, major research suggests. The study of more than 1 million dementia sufferers, published in the Lancet Public Health Journal, found almost […]
Study: Drinking Alcohol More Important Than Exercise to Living Past 90 (Additional Coverage)
Study: Drinking Alcohol More Important Than Exercise to Living Past 90 (Additional Coverage) Instead of an apple a day, try a glass of wine. Source: U.S. News & World Report By Katelyn Newman Feb. 20, 2018 RAISE A GLASS TO THE golden years. Making it past 90 years old may boil […]
We are evolving an ‘ultimate hangover’ gene that may stop us from becoming addicted to alcohol
We are evolving an ‘ultimate hangover’ gene that may stop us from becoming addicted to alcohol New gene variants that seems to protect against alcoholism have arisen A new study analysed the genomes of 2,500 people from four continents They found five genetic hotspots of change within the last few thousands years One of […]
What kind of drinker are YOU? Experts reveal the four main types – and why knowing yours affects your health
What kind of drinker are YOU? Experts reveal the four main types – and why knowing yours affects your health Emmanuel Kuntsche and Sarah Callinan are alcohol policy researchers at La Trobe University in Australia They explain even those who aren’t dependent on alcohol should know their type Your reasons for drinking influence your […]