Largest study finds no safe level of alcohol for dementia risk
Oxford Population Health - 24-Sep-2025Even light drinking raises dementia risk, genetic evidence shows no protective effect
Alcohol News Archive
Do “calm in a can” drinks really work? Experts weigh in
BBC - 10-Aug-2025Stress-relief drinks may soothe in the moment, but science says the benefits are limited
Lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and vaccination can prevent most liver cancer cases
Independent - 29-Jul-2025Without changes, liver cancer cases and deaths could nearly double by 2050
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 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
Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge
The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm
Alcohol poses higher risks for those in poor health or with lower socioeconomic status
The Guardian - 12-Aug-2024Health advice should avoid recommending alcohol for any potential benefit
There's no proper evidence that moderate drinking improves health in any way
The Guardian - 25-Jul-2024Sorry, yet another meta study showing no healthy level of alcohol consumption
Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds
BBC - 19-Jan-2024Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake
Even small amounts of alcohol consumption raises death risk in China
Oxford Population Health - 21-Nov-2023Safe level of alcohol is none, as moderate drinking also increases risk of death from disease & cancer
Alcohol linked to changes in DNA that could lead to earlier ageing
Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2023Effects of alcohol on DNA ageing are not limited to specific demographics
Even small amounts of alcohol intake can increase your blood pressure
Independent - 31-Jul-2023Systolic BP rose by 1.25 and 4.90 mm Hg for 12 and 48 grams of routine drinking, respectively
Study links alcohol consumption to over 60 diseases, many previously unassociated
Oxford Population Health - 08-Jun-2023Daily drinking, binge drinking, and drinking outside of mealtimes significantly increased the risk
New study finds: drinking in moderation cannot lower risk of death
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Apr-2023It is best to avoid alcohol altogether or limit consumption to very occasional, light drinking
Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks
Independent - 30-Mar-2023High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases
Mild to moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of dementia, study finds
CNN - 06-Feb-2023The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined
New alcohol guidelines in Canada recommend only 2 drinks per week
The Guardian - 18-Jan-2023Experts debate on risk versus enjoyment, however, people must be aware of the risks associated with long-term alcohol use
Deaths from excessive alcohol intake surged in the UK during Covid pandemic
BBC - 08-Dec-2022A 27% rise in alcohol-related deaths was reported during 2019-21, with more men affected than women
Excessive alcohol consumption may age you faster by accelerating your biological age
Interesting Engineering - 28-Jul-2022Alcohol consumption causes telomere shortening, leading to several age-related diseases
Study reveals that healthy drinking is a big myth and it might decrease your heart health
Independent - 28-Jan-2022Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS
Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth
European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women
Excessive alcohol consumption makes women age faster
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-May-2021GrimAge clock presented accurate results on biological age than other epigenetic clocks
Alcohol consumption even in small amounts can damage your brain health
Guardian - 18-May-2021Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function
Think before buying yourself that drink
Independent - 14-Jan-2021A single drink a day can increase your risk of a stroke causing arrhythmia
3 drinking habits you can make today for a healthier tomorrow
Huffington Post - 12-Jan-2021These habits are associated with reduced risk of early death, CVD and liver disease
Mice given ethanol in drinking water show many metabolic benefits
Fight Aging! - 29-Jul-2020Perhaps all the benefits come their their increased physical activity - worth further investigation
What does giving up alcohol does to your mind and body?
Huffington Post - 02-Jan-2020Dry January can be prescribed to everyone, only benefits for your health, without any side effects
Soft drinks are associated with a greater risk of death
Independent - 04-Sep-2019Artificial-sweetener drinks increase risk too, though for different reasons (but not carcinogenic)
Soft drinks and their place on your diet
NHS - 04-Sep-2019Results can be a start for public health campaigns for replacing soft drinks with water
Little bit of red wine once in a while could be beneficial
BBC - 28-Aug-2019But don't get carried away and drink too much - no more than 14 units per week
Game-changing spice based non-alcoholic drink
Guardian - 07-Aug-2019Seedlip is served in more than 7,500 outlets, including more than 300 Michelin-starred restaurants
No safe alcohol consumption for stroke risk
BBC - 05-Apr-2019Drinking small amounts of alcohol looking less likely to be good for health
Booze without the hangover or health problems?
Guardian - 26-Mar-2019Is alcosynth to alcohol what vaping is to smoking?
More people drinking themselves to death than ever before
Independent - 05-Feb-2019Older, richer people drinking the most
No alcohol safe - result from global study
BBC - 24-Aug-2018Alcohol may protect against heart disease but it promotes many other chronic conditions
Dry January has a dramatic effect on health
Metro - 16-May-2018Alcohol abstinence leads to improved health and reduced insulin resistance
Drinking can take years off your life
BBC - 13-Apr-2018Heavy drinking cuts lifespan by years, while light drinking shows no added risk
Alcohol can cause irreversible genetic damage to stem cells
Guardian - 03-Jan-2018Alcohol drives cancer by acetaldehyde-induced DNA damage, a Nature study finds
This is your brain on alcohol
Harvard Health Publishing - 14-Jul-2017Alcohol linked to hippocampal shrinkage, though cognition largely unchanged in long-term study
Even moderate drinking may speed brain decline
STAT - 06-Jun-2017BMJ study links 8–12 weekly drinks to hippocampal shrinkage and measurable cognitive decline
Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some heart conditions
BMJ - 22-Mar-2017Moderate weekly drinking linked to lower heart risks, but findings are observational only
Moderate Drinking Effect on Health may be Explained by Wealth and Status
Fight Aging! - 06-Feb-2017Moderate drinking shows no health benefit after full socioeconomic adjustment, study finds
Why energy dense alcohol leads to overeating
Nature - 10-Jan-2017Ethanol overstimulates hunger-driving hypothalamic neurons, mimicking starvation signals
Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer
Wired - 22-Sep-2016Alcohol is a proven carcinogen; even moderate drinking raises cancer risk with no safe level
Alcohol Use and the Over 50s in the UK
International Longevity Centre UK - 18-Jan-2016Hidden-risk over-50s struggle to monitor alcohol use, survey of 16,700 shows
