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Alcohol News

Calls grow for minimum alcohol pricing in England as deaths surge

The Guardian - 05-Oct-2024

Public health leaders advocate for stronger measures to reduce alcohol-related harm

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Alcohol poses higher risks for those in poor health or with lower socioeconomic status

The Guardian - 12-Aug-2024

Health advice should avoid recommending alcohol for any potential benefit

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There's no proper evidence that moderate drinking improves health in any way

The Guardian - 25-Jul-2024

Sorry, yet another meta study showing no healthy level of alcohol consumption

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Downsizing wine glasses reduces consumption by 7.6%, study finds

BBC - 19-Jan-2024

Portion control solution to curb your overall alcohol intake

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Even small amounts of alcohol consumption raises death risk in China

Oxford Population Health - 21-Nov-2023

Safe level of alcohol is none, as moderate drinking also increases risk of death from disease & cancer

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Alcohol linked to changes in DNA that could lead to earlier ageing

Live Forever Club - 02-Nov-2023

Effects of alcohol on DNA ageing are not limited to specific demographics

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Even small amounts of alcohol intake can increase your blood pressure

Independent - 31-Jul-2023

Systolic BP rose by 1.25 and 4.90 mm Hg for 12 and 48 grams of routine drinking, respectively

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Study links alcohol consumption to over 60 diseases, many previously unassociated

Oxford Population Health - 08-Jun-2023

Daily drinking, binge drinking, and drinking outside of mealtimes significantly increased the risk

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New study finds: drinking in moderation cannot lower risk of death

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Apr-2023

It is best to avoid alcohol altogether or limit consumption to very occasional, light drinking

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Online shoppers go alcohol-free with increased availability of non-alcoholic drinks

Independent - 30-Mar-2023

High access to non-alcoholic alternatives may notably reduce alcohol purchases

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Mild to moderate consumption of alcohol can reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

CNN - 06-Feb-2023

The study was observational, no cause and effect can be determined

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New alcohol guidelines in Canada recommend only 2 drinks per week

The Guardian - 18-Jan-2023

Experts debate on risk versus enjoyment, however, people must be aware of the risks associated with long-term alcohol use

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Deaths from excessive alcohol intake surged in the UK during Covid pandemic

BBC - 08-Dec-2022

A 27% rise in alcohol-related deaths was reported during 2019-21, with more men affected than women

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Excessive alcohol consumption may age you faster by accelerating your biological age

Interesting Engineering - 28-Jul-2022

Alcohol consumption causes telomere shortening, leading to several age-related diseases

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Study reveals that healthy drinking is a big myth and it might decrease your heart health

Independent - 28-Jan-2022

Dr Schutte suggests to reduce the recommended amount of alcohol by NHS

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Heavy smoking and alcohol abuse cause premature ageing of arteries in youth

European Society of Cardiology - 23-Aug-2021

Stiffer arteries further elevate risk of heart disease and stroke, mainly in women

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Excessive alcohol consumption makes women age faster

Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 31-May-2021

GrimAge clock presented accurate results on biological age than other epigenetic clocks

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Alcohol consumption even in small amounts can damage your brain health

Guardian - 18-May-2021

Intake of any alcoholic beverages linked to reduce grey matter volume - worsening brain function

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Think before buying yourself that drink

Independent - 14-Jan-2021

A single drink a day can increase your risk of a stroke causing arrhythmia

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3 drinking habits you can make today for a healthier tomorrow

Huffington Post - 12-Jan-2021

These habits are associated with reduced risk of early death, CVD and liver disease

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Mice given ethanol in drinking water show many metabolic benefits

Fight Aging! - 29-Jul-2020

Perhaps all the benefits come their their increased physical activity - worth further investigation

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What does giving up alcohol does to your mind and body?

Huffington Post - 02-Jan-2020

Dry January can be prescribed to everyone, only benefits for your health, without any side effects

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Little bit of red wine once in a while could be beneficial

BBC - 28-Aug-2019

But don't get carried away and drink too much - no more than 14 units per week

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Game-changing spice based non-alcoholic drink

Guardian - 07-Aug-2019

Seedlip is served in more than 7,500 outlets, including more than 300 Michelin-starred restaurants

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No safe alcohol consumption for stroke risk

BBC - 05-Apr-2019

Drinking small amounts of alcohol looking less likely to be good for health

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Booze without the hangover or health problems?

Guardian - 26-Mar-2019

Is alcosynth to alcohol what vaping is to smoking?

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More people drinking themselves to death than ever before

Independent - 05-Feb-2019

Older, richer people drinking the most

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No alcohol safe - result from global study

BBC - 24-Aug-2018

Alcohol may protect against heart disease but it promotes many other chronic conditions

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Dry January has a dramatic effect on health

Metro - 16-May-2018

Alcohol abstinence leads to improved health and reduced insulin resistance

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Drinking can take years off your life

BBC - 13-Apr-2018

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Alcohol can cause irreversible genetic damage to stem cells

Guardian - 03-Jan-2018

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This is your brain on alcohol

Harvard Health Publishing - 14-Jul-2017

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Even moderate drinking may speed brain decline

STAT - 06-Jun-2017

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Moderate drinking linked to lower risk of some heart conditions

BMJ - 22-Mar-2017

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Moderate Drinking Effect on Health may be Explained by Wealth and Status

Fight Aging! - 06-Feb-2017

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Why energy dense alcohol leads to overeating

Nature - 10-Jan-2017

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Muddled Link Between Booze and Cancer

Wired - 22-Sep-2016

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Alcohol Use and the Over 50s in the UK

International Longevity Centre UK - 18-Jan-2016

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