CTV News (Canada) - 8-hour 'bottle
to throttle' rule sets strict alcohol limit on Canadian pilots
The case of two
Canadian pilots arrested in Scotland on suspicions of being drunk in
the cockpit has highlighted the strict “bottle-to-throttle” rules
around drinking before operating an aircraft -- a set of
country-specific restrictions rarely broken by pilots.
Newsmax -
Alcohol's Impact on Memory Increases with Age
Drinking alcoholic
beverages is more likely to cloud the short-term memory of people as
their age increases, a new study shows.
Post-Bulletin -
Effects of alcohol increase after gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass —
one of the most common types of bariatric surgery in the U.S. —
helps you reduce your food intake by creating a small gastric pouch.
Before the surgery, food enters your stomach and passes into the
small intestine.
Romania-Insider.com
(Romania) - How much do Romanians spend on alcohol?
Romanians spent on
average EUR 1.6 per month on alcohol last year, according to the
National Statistics Institute (INS). Beer was the most popular drink.
NT News
(Australia) - Retiring NT Chief Justice Trevor Riley appointed
director of Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
Governments need
to do more to prevent alcohol abuse through effective policies,
according to retiring Northern Territory Chief Justice Trevor Riley,
QC.
Times of India -
Alcohol use by parents may affect children's behaviour
Children whose
parents misuse alcohol or use, produce or distribute drugs face an
increased risk of medical and behavioural problems, says a study.
Newsmax - Alcohol
Makes You Lose Magnesium That Prevents Congestive Heart Failure
Alcohol can rob
the body of magnesium and lead to cardiovascular dangers, including
congestive heart failure. Magnesium is vital to heart health because
it’s necessary for proper blood flow.
The Local (Sweden)
- Swedish House Mafia DJ sparks popsicle protest
More than 3600
Swedes have signed a petition protesting against alcoholic popsicles
that were co-created by a former member of Swedish House Mafia.
Baltic Times
(Lithuania) - Lithuanian health min preps ban on online alcohol
ads
Lithuania's Health
Ministry has submitted for harmonisation a set of amendments to
prohibit alcohol advertisements on websites, mobile applications for
smartphones, and tablets.
Eyewitness News
(South Afica) - 'SA STUDENTS HAVE DANGEROUS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION
HABITS'
A study published
in the South African Journal found that most students did not drink
because of stress but rather to feel good at social gatherings and
maintain that feelings of excitement and joy.
Huffington Post -
The Science Behind Teens And Drinking: What Every Family Should
Know
According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alcohol is the most
commonly used and abused drug among young people in the United
States. The CDC also reports that excessive drinking is responsible
for more than 4,300 deaths among underage individuals each year.
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