The next time you get your blood pressure checked, expect your medical provider to be a bit more aggressive about high levels. And if you like a glass of wine with dinner or a cocktail on the weekends, brace yourself: New guidelines from the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released Thursday suggest you abstain.
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NordAN (Norway) - Actis´s
report launch: 50 years of the advertising ban - one of alcohol policy’s
greatest successes
In July 2025, it was 50 years since Norway introduced
a total ban on alcohol advertising. Today, we are celebrating the anniversary
with a dedicated event and the launch of a new report during Arendalsuka, where
we take a closer look at the history behind the ban, what it has meant for
public health – and why it is still just as relevant to preserve it.
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The Washington Post
(USA) - Americans are drying out:
More say alcohol is unhealthy, poll finds
The percentage of Americans who say they consume alcohol is at its lowest
point in at least 86 years, a new poll found
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The Times of India
(India) - Orthodox Church head slams Kerala govt’s liquor policy
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church leader, Baselios Marthoma Mathews III, has
publicly criticized the Kerala government's current liquor policy, urging a
revision for the well-being of families, particularly homemakers and children
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The Scottish Sun (UK)
- The number of drinks per week linked to 'the deadliest cancer' - are you
putting yourself at risk?
A recent study has highlighted a potential link between alcohol consumption and
pancreatic cancer, considered the deadliest cancer due to its aggressive nature
and low survival rates,
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The Guardian (UK) - UK ministers urged to
do more to protect new drivers in road safety overhaul
The UK government is planning stricter drink-driving measures, including
reducing the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to match Scotland’s lower
threshold and allowing drug-driving prosecutions based on roadside saliva
tests.
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Radio New Zealand (New Zealand) - Alcohol
sale hours need to be reduced after reform u-turn - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army says it sees the harm caused by alcohol every day, and wants
the government to revisit plans to tighten the hours bottle stores and
supermarkets can sell alcohol
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Institute of Public Health (Ireland) - NSAPAG
report captures a decade of North-South collaboration on alcohol policy
IPH has published a report capturing a decade of North-South collaboration
on alcohol policy through the North South Alcohol Policy Advisory Group
(NSAPAG).
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ERR News (Estonia) - Estonia's alcohol
consumption edges down, but concerns remain
Last year, alcohol use among Estonian residents declined — but only by 1.8
percent. Despite the decline, people remain worried about serious social
problems caused by alcohol use, a study by the Estonian Institute of Economic
Research (EKI) found.
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journalnews.co.za (South Africa) - South
Africans view alcohol consumption as a pressing national issue
A recent poll has found that close to 96% of South Africans believe that
alcohol consumption is a national problem and 73% are deeply concerned about
alcohol-fuelled violence.
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IAS Blog - Growing up with alcohol harm at
home: the difference a trusted adult can make
Growing up with parents who have alcohol problems can increase the risk of
difficult and immediate childhood experiences that are directly linked to
alcohol use—such as being exposed to violence or other forms of maltreatment
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IAS Blog (UK) - IAS supports potential
plans to reduce drink drive limit – letter to Transport Secretary
We welcome potential plans to reduce the drink drive limit in England and
Wales, as part of the new road safety strategy set to be published this autumn
(reported by the BBC).
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NordAN (Finland) - Every child needs a
trusted adult – Maaret Kallio and Matti Rönkä as patrons of the Luottoaikuiset
campaign
The A-Clinic Foundation’s Fragile Childhood programme has launched the
Luottoaikuiset (“Trusted Adults”) campaign, which highlights the importance of
safe adults in the wellbeing of children and young people.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Breaking the link
between alcohol use and pancreatic cancer
Despite increasing evidence linking alcohol consumption to cancer, little
is known about the biological mechanisms behind the association. A new study,
published Aug. 12 in Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology,
suggests that inhibiting a cellular molecule called CREB might thwart
pancreatic tumor development in response to alcohol.
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