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New Study Indicates No Level of Alcohol Consumption Is Safe for Brain Health
Research finds even moderate alcohol consumption may affect cognitive health.
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Weight Loss Drug May Help Combat Opioid Crisis, Research Suggests
New research shows that drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro lower hospitalization rates for opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication in patients with addiction.
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Belief That Moderate Drinking Aids Longevity Debunked by New Research
Findings from a new systematic review and meta-analysis imply we may be greatly underestimating the impact of alcohol on health.
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Zero Alcohol Drinks Could Be ‘Gateway’ to Alcohol Use for Young People: Cancer Council
A separate study in the US found zero alcohol drinks can be used in harm reduction.
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Fetal Abnormalities and Low Alcohol Exposure: Study
Researchers have found concerning effects on prenatal development even with low to moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
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Alcohol Treatment Demand Soars by 50 Percent in Aussie State Following COVID-19
More than 30,000 Victorians sought alcohol treatment in the 2023 financial year.
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Rose to Nearly 500 per Day During COVID-19 Pandemic: CDC
General delays in seeking medical attention, stress, loneliness, social isolation, and mental health conditions might have contributed to the increase.
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28 Percent of Australian Women Drink Alcohol While Pregnant: Study
The survey of 21,000 people also found 77 percent of Australians had at least one alcoholic drink in the last year.
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Vaping Use Nearly Triples in Australia
A survey of 21,000 Australians was conducted in 2022 and 2023.
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Nationals MP Gives up Drinking for Lent as Politicians Debate Booze Ban
Nationals Deputy Leader Perin Davey has admitted having two glasses of red wine before a Senate committee.
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Quitting or Reducing Alcohol Can Decrease Risk of Certain Cancers—Study
When it comes to preventing cancer, there are no scientifically established safe amounts of alcohol you can drink.
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Increasing Alcohol Prices Could Reduce Alcohol-Related Deaths
New research supports minimum pricing policies as effective public health strategy.
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Looking to Drink Less This Year? Doing So Could Reduce Risk of Certain Cancers
A new report details the cancer risks associated with drinking alcohol and how stopping drinking can curb them.
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Holiday Health Setback–The American Struggle With Seasonal Habits
A recent survey shows that a fall from healthy lifestyle habits is prevalent at this time of year.
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Alcoholic Drink ‘Hard Solo’ Renamed to ‘Hard Rated’ After Finding It Appealed to Minors
‘The packaging of Hard Solo would be difficult to distinguish for the average teen to inadvertently pick up the wrong can of beverage,’ said a parent.
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Alcohol-Induced Death the Highest in Over a Decade: Report
The ABS Causes of Death report revealed 1,742 alcohol-induced deaths occurred in 2022, a 9.1 percent increase.
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New Study Indicates No Level of Alcohol Consumption Is Safe for Brain Health
Research finds even moderate alcohol consumption may affect cognitive health.
|
Weight Loss Drug May Help Combat Opioid Crisis, Research Suggests
New research shows that drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro lower hospitalization rates for opioid overdose and alcohol intoxication in patients with addiction.
|
Belief That Moderate Drinking Aids Longevity Debunked by New Research
Findings from a new systematic review and meta-analysis imply we may be greatly underestimating the impact of alcohol on health.
|
Zero Alcohol Drinks Could Be ‘Gateway’ to Alcohol Use for Young People: Cancer Council
A separate study in the US found zero alcohol drinks can be used in harm reduction.
|
Fetal Abnormalities and Low Alcohol Exposure: Study
Researchers have found concerning effects on prenatal development even with low to moderate alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
|
Alcohol Treatment Demand Soars by 50 Percent in Aussie State Following COVID-19
More than 30,000 Victorians sought alcohol treatment in the 2023 financial year.
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Alcohol-Related Deaths Rose to Nearly 500 per Day During COVID-19 Pandemic: CDC
General delays in seeking medical attention, stress, loneliness, social isolation, and mental health conditions might have contributed to the increase.
|
28 Percent of Australian Women Drink Alcohol While Pregnant: Study
The survey of 21,000 people also found 77 percent of Australians had at least one alcoholic drink in the last year.
|
Vaping Use Nearly Triples in Australia
A survey of 21,000 Australians was conducted in 2022 and 2023.
|
Nationals MP Gives up Drinking for Lent as Politicians Debate Booze Ban
Nationals Deputy Leader Perin Davey has admitted having two glasses of red wine before a Senate committee.
|
Quitting or Reducing Alcohol Can Decrease Risk of Certain Cancers—Study
When it comes to preventing cancer, there are no scientifically established safe amounts of alcohol you can drink.
|
Increasing Alcohol Prices Could Reduce Alcohol-Related Deaths
New research supports minimum pricing policies as effective public health strategy.
|
Looking to Drink Less This Year? Doing So Could Reduce Risk of Certain Cancers
A new report details the cancer risks associated with drinking alcohol and how stopping drinking can curb them.
|
Holiday Health Setback–The American Struggle With Seasonal Habits
A recent survey shows that a fall from healthy lifestyle habits is prevalent at this time of year.
|
Alcoholic Drink ‘Hard Solo’ Renamed to ‘Hard Rated’ After Finding It Appealed to Minors
‘The packaging of Hard Solo would be difficult to distinguish for the average teen to inadvertently pick up the wrong can of beverage,’ said a parent.
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Alcohol-Induced Death the Highest in Over a Decade: Report
The ABS Causes of Death report revealed 1,742 alcohol-induced deaths occurred in 2022, a 9.1 percent increase.
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