The Norwegian Oil Fund is investing in alcohol companies that market their products to people in sub-Saharan Africa in ways not permitted in Norway, a new study led by the University of Stirling has found.
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The Guardian - Women should avoid all alcohol to reduce
risk of breast cancer, charity says
Women should avoid alcohol altogether to reduce their risk of breast
cancer, a charity has warned. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has
published a review of evidence on how diet and lifestyle factors can play a
role in the development of the disease.
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News-Medical - Combined use of alcohol and
cannabis could fuel addiction risks
Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same
time, as a coping mechanism or to relieve stress. A recent study from the
University of Missouri School of Medicine found that people may perceive fewer
negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time,
potentially leading to alcohol use disorder, alcohol-related harms and drunk
driving.
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CNN - Heavy drinking linked with lasting
impact on the brain, study finds
Heavy drinking is associated with increased risk of a type of brain injury
linked with memory and thinking problems. That’s according to a new study in
which researchers defined heavy drinking as eight or more alcoholic drinks per
week.
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Medscape (France) - Alcohol Use in Women
Needs More Attention From HCPs
Alcohol is often overlooked as a critical health issue for women, but the
French National Authority for Health (HAS) aims to change this perception.
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RTE.ie (Ireland) - Alcohol warning labels
do not need to be 'examined again' – AAI
The Chairperson of Alcohol Action Ireland has said he does not believe the
issue of health warnings on alcohol needs to be "examined again",
despite a claim from the Minister for Finance that it may be necessary
following the introduction of trade tariffs by the United States.
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STAT (USA) - Government shuts CDC office
focused on alcohol-related harms and prevention
A small office that produced data on alcohol-related deaths and harms, and
worked on policies to reduce them, has been shuttered by the Trump
administration. Those involved with the work say it was the only group in the
federal government focused on preventing excessive drinking and the many
problems associated with it, including chronic diseases.
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CU Anschutz newsroom - Negative Effects of
Alcohol Can Be Magnified in Older Adults
Everyone needs to be careful when it comes to over-imbibing in alcohol, but
the issue can be especially problematic for older adults. Research shows that
people older than 60 are not only more likely to binge drink, but they are also
more apt to suffer negative effects from alcohol due to age-related changes in
the body.
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Brno Daily (Czech Republic) - Experts Call
For Restrictions On The Availability of Alcohol in the Czech Republic
Yesterday, on the occasion of World Health Day (7 April), dozens of experts
presented a call to politicians to protect public health by restricting the
availability of alcohol in the Czech Republic.
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Indaily SA (South Africa) - Proposed
changes to alcohol laws will reduce harm and save lives
Domestic, family and sexual violence is a national epidemic and one of the
most complex, wicked problems we face. It takes an incalculable toll on our
communities, with impacts that are felt across generations.
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Medical Xpress (UK) - Increase in alcohol
deaths in England an 'acute crisis,' say researchers
The persistent higher rate of alcohol deaths in England since the pandemic
in 2020 is an "acute crisis" requiring urgent action from the
government, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL and the
University of Sheffield.
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IAS Blog
- Despite what many parents think, allowing teenagers to try alcohol
at any age is harmful
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about alcohol. A
common view is that allowing teenagers to try alcohol under parental
supervision can be effective at promoting responsible drinking.
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Alcohol Change UK - A wake-up call: our new
research into alcohol harm across the drinking spectrum
Dr Richard Piper, Chief Executive of Alcohol Change UK, shares his thoughts on
the recent report 'Alcohol Harm Across the Drinking Spectrum', developed by The
Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) and Alcohol Change UK.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Risky drinking among
young men has halved in 20 years
While risky drinking is decreasing among younger age groups, it is on the
rise among those over 45. This is shown in a compilation by IQ based on
statistics from the Public Health Agency of Sweden.
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NordAN (Sweden) - Alcohol-related harm in
children may be underestimated
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 showed signs of harm caused by
prenatal alcohol exposure. This is the finding of a pilot study conducted at
the University of Gothenburg.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Ethanol under EU
scrutiny: what's the story?
The European Union is currently reviewing ethanol—a chemical best known as
the key ingredient in alcoholic beverages—due to concerns over its potential
health risks. But the spotlight this time isn't on alcohol as a drink but
rather on ethanol as a disinfectant.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Leadership matters
When information comes from a trusted, high-level source, people listen.
This simple yet profound truth has been clearly demonstrated in recent months
through the increased public awareness of alcohol's cancer risks following
authoritative communications from leading public health officials and
institutions.
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Alcohol and Cancer - Alcohol causes cancer,
and less than 1 drink can increase your risk − a cancer biologist explains how
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a
toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to
your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on
your health – including causing cancer.
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