Science Daily - More
detailed alcohol warning labels could reduce health harms, researchers suggest
In a new perspective piece, experts propose updating alcohol container
warning labels as a strategy to help consumers make more informed decisions
about how much they imbibe.
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CBC (Canada) - Dr.
Strang explains newly proposed guidelines of alcohol consumption
Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health says people should know the
risks associated with alcohol consumption after a national advisory
organization proposed new guidelines earlier this week.
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HCPLive - Higher
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
Persistent moderate to heavy drinking and increased cumulative alcohol
consumption burden might increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in young
adults, according to new findings.
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Cyprus Mail
(Cyprus) - Road safety slogans to be included in alcohol and vehicle ads
Alcohol and vehicle advertisements will be required to include road safety
messages according to a proposal approved by cabinet on Wednesday.
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Irish Times
(Ireland) - Why does Ireland have so many cases of foetal alcohol syndrome?
The unequivocal message that no amount of alcohol is safe for a foetus at
any stage of pregnancy is a challenging one to deliver in our drink-fuelled
culture.
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News24 (South
Africa) - It's possible to enjoy non-alcoholic drink - deputy minister warns
women against drinking while pregnant
According to the World Health Organisation, South Africa has the highest
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) rates globally. The country has an
estimated average rate of 6% of globally reported cases - and in some
communities in the Western Cape, the average rates climb even higher.
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ABC (Australia) -
Port Augusta's ongoing alcohol restrictions receive support as community
sees 'benefits'
One of Port Augusta's alcohol treatment centres and the Member for Giles have
thrown their support behind the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner's decision to
make the city's alcohol restrictions ongoing from November 1.
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Think Global
Health (Japan) - The Curious Case of Japan's Alcohol Contest
People are buying less alcohol in Japan these days. The National Tax Agency
wants to change that.
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France24 (Qatar)
- World Cup organisers in Qatar finalize policy to allow beer sales to fans
Organizers of the World Cup in Qatar have finalized a policy to serve beer with
alcohol to soccer fans at stadiums and fan zones in the Muslim-majority
country.
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Pinnacle
Treatment (USA) - Research Report: The Effect of Alcohol on Aging
In the United States – and in many countries around the world – we’ve
normalized alcohol consumption to the extent that when we read news stories
about the dangers of alcohol, most of us are surprised.
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Moffitt Cancer
Center - Drinking Increases Risk for All Cancers, New Study Shows
A study published last month in JAMA Network Open found that people who increased
their alcohol consumption experienced an increased risk for all cancers,
including alcohol-related cancers.
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Alcohol and Drug
Report - Research review: alcohol policies are undermined by increased
alcohol industry influence
The alcohol industry's growing international influence is reflected in alcohol
policy-making in many countries, according to a forthcoming book by an
international team of researchers.
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The George
Institute - ‘Glass baby’ makes future parents think before they drink
A hard-hitting awareness campaign on the dangers of drinking during pregnancy
successfully increased concerns about unborn babies’ exposure to alcohol and
discouraged women from drinking while pregnant.
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