Massachusetts
General Hospital - Large study challenges the theory that light alcohol
consumption benefits heart health
Observational research has suggested that light alcohol consumption may
provide heart-related health benefits, but in a large study published in JAMA
Network Open, alcohol intake at all levels was linked with higher risks of
cardiovascular disease.
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WebMD - Alcohol-Related
Deaths: What to Know
An occasional alcoholic drink every now and then can be fine. But drinking
too much can kill. In fact, according to the World Health Organization,
alcohol-related deaths total around 3 million each year globally.
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News Medical - Frequency
of alcohol use among drinkers increased during early months of the pandemic,
study shows
A new study shows that the frequency of drinking went up among those who used
alcohol, even though the overall prevalence of drinking went down.
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The Ferret
(Scotland) - Mental health services failing people using alcohol and drugs
People who use drugs and alcohol are being denied proper support to deal
with their mental health problems, The Ferret’s From the Margins team has
found.
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Maine Public - The
link between alcohol consumption and cancer, and what people can do to reduce
their risk
Researchers are finding greater links between alcohol use and cancer. We'll
discuss emerging evidence that alcohol is a direct cause of at least seven
kinds of cancer, yet surveys show the public is not aware of the risks.
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New Zealand
Doctor (New Zealand) - Healthcare professionals unite to address a 7 billion
dollar problem
Alcohol-related harm costs Aotearoa more than 7 billion dollars every year
and is the leading cause of preventable death in Kiwis aged 15-49. Nearly 20%
of all deaths for men, and 10% of all deaths for women are attributed to
alcohol use.
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The Sidney
Morning Herald (Australia) - Expected beer tax cut would be ineffective and
‘gender biased’: report
A tax cut on tap beer expected in Tuesday’s federal budget faces growing
criticism as a new report says the policy will do little to help the struggling
hospitality sector and unfairly benefits men.
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Oar Health (USA)
- Oar Health Survey Results: Americans' Relationships with Alcohol
A significant number of Americans want to drink less or quit, but are
unaware of safe, effective medication that can help, according to a new survey
conducted by Oar Health.
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