Changing faces of risk: how alcohol-related liver disease doubled in the U.S.
Independent - 23-Jul-2025Liver disease surge tied to rising heavy drinking among women, older adults, and at-risk groups
Alcohol
Review of new UK alcohol guidelines coming soon.
When considering large studies of alcohol consumption related life expectancy keep in mind sick quitters bias – teetotallers included former alcoholics people already too sick to drink. This may skew some research to look like not drinking is less healthy than moderate consumption.
Calories in Alcohol
If you're weight watching, then also watch your alcohol intake. Gram for gram alcohol has almost the same amount of calories as fat, and almost twice as much as found in carbohydrates.
There is a lot of variability, but roughly speaking
A pint of beer = 180 kcal
A 175ml glass of wine = 120 kcal
A 25ml gin shot (ignoring the tonic) = 180 kcal
Alcohol News
Alcohol deaths surge in England after pandemic, study finds
BBC - 11-Apr-2025Experts warn rising alcohol deaths are deepening health inequalities and demand urgent action
Weight-loss drug semaglutide shows promise in reducing alcohol consumption
The Guardian - 12-Feb-2025Early clinical trial finds the medication curbs cravings and cuts heavy drinking
Alcohol-related deaths in England surged by 42% in just four years
BBC - 19-Dec-2024Experts urge urgent action, citing Scotland's minimum pricing policy as a solution
Alcohol Resources
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Edi - Endorphin Dealer Institute
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Endorphin spirits trigger feelings of pleasure, without the downsides of alcohol
Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research
Scientific journal covering research concerning alcohol abuse and its treatment.
09-Feb-2016
New UK Alcohol Guidelines - Are you feeling lucky?
Just the one won't kill me... well, it might, as there is no safe level for drinking alcohol
