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Friday, June 13, 2025

Alcohol News - 24/2025

European Heart Network - EHN Launches New Position Paper on the Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Cardiovascular Disease
The European Heart Network (EHN) unveils its new position paper, “The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Cardiovascular Disease,” a decisive call for action, underpinned by the most up-to-date scientific evidence.
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American Heart Association (USA) - Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Alcohol is one of the most commonly consumed substances in the world, exhibiting complex relationships with multiple aspects of cardiovascular health and disease. The majority of the research on the topic is observational and therefore prone to bias and confounding.
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News-Medical - Alcohol and cabin pressure may harm heart health during flights
The combination of alcohol plus cabin pressure at cruising altitude may threaten sleeping plane passengers' heart health, particularly on long haul flights, suggests the first study of its kind, published online in the respiratory journal Thorax.
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World Health Organization (WHO) - WHO launches new Collaborating Centre on Alcohol Policy and Public Health Research
The World Health Organization (WHO) Department of Health Promotion is pleased to announce the designation of the Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH) at the University of Stirling, Scotland, as a new WHO Collaborating Centre for Alcohol Policy and Public Health Research.
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The South First (USA) - Even limited alcohol consumption not ‘safe’, says American Heart Association
Are you still sipping red wine because someone once said it’s good for your heart? The American Heart Association (AHA) now says – Think again. In a scientific statement, the AHA warned that even moderate alcohol consumption may not be as heart-healthy as once believed.
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Yale School of Medicine - Alcohol Use Disorder Harms the Brain’s Immune System Earlier in Women
The immune system is the body’s protector. Following the detection of a potential threat, such as a bacterial or viral infection, a healthy immune system will attack the foreign invader.
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NZ Doctor (New Zealand) - Turning the tide: New Zealanders unite to curb harmful drinking
“New Zealanders strongly support confiscating cars from repeat drink drivers, targeted support programmes for harmful drinkers and alcohol education programmes in schools”, said NZABC Executive Director Virginia Nicholls.
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Nation Thailand (Thailand) - Thai Alcohol Consumption Surges Amid Worrying Trend of Younger Smokers
A new report from the National Economic and Social Development Council highlights a concerning surge in alcohol consumption across Thailand, alongside a worrying trend of younger people starting smoking, despite a slight overall drop in tobacco use.
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NordAN (Denmark) - Wastewater reveals Danes' use of drugs and alcohol
Through wastewater analysis, the Department of Forensic Medicine at Aarhus University, on behalf of the Danish Health Authority, has measured Danes' consumption of, among other substances, opioids, alcohol, and cocaine. Several results have surprised the researchers behind the study, which is part of the government initiative Youth Without Opioids.
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NordAN (Denmark) - New figures: 4 in 10 parents find it difficult to address their teenager’s drinking habits
Talking to teenagers about alcohol isn’t always easy—especially when they start upper secondary school and parties become more frequent. Parents are often less involved in their child’s school life than they were during primary school. Still, it pays to have the conversation: research shows that setting agreements around alcohol makes a difference.
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