National Geographic – Alcohol was banned to
protect women—but it ended up empowering them
In June 1920, The New York Times reported that William Hartman shot and
killed his wife, just after returning from a night of drinking whiskey.
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The Conversation – Even a day off alcohol
makes a difference – our timeline maps the health benefits when you stop
drinking
Alcohol has many negative effects on our health, some of which may surprise
you. These include short-term impacts such as waking up with a pounding head or
anxiety, to long-term effects including cancer.
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News-Medical – New molecular pathway
identified in alcohol-associated liver disease
Excessive alcohol consumption causes alcoholic liver disease, and about 20%
of these cases progress to alcohol-associated steatohepatitis (ASH), which can
lead to liver cirrhosis and liver failure.
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Handball Planet (Norway) – Norwegian
Handball Federation Faces Harsh Criticism Over 250,000-Krone Alcohol Bill
The Norwegian Handball Federation (NHF) is under fire after spending 2.3
million kroner – including 250,000 kroner on alcohol – during a three-day
conference, while many Norwegian handball clubs are struggling financially.
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Brno Daily (Czech Republic) – Almost
Two-Thirds of Czech Adults Support Stricter Regulation of Alcohol
Almost two-thirds of Czech adults believe that there should be stricter
regulation of alcohol in the Czech Republic, according to a survey commissioned
by the Minister of Health think tank, released earlier this week.
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RNZ (New Zealand) – Outdated alcohol
guidelines understate health risks, ministry documents reveal
New Zealand’s official low-risk drinking guidelines are outdated and
“understate the health risks” of alcohol, according to Health New
Zealand (HNZ) documents.
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RTE.ie (Ireland) – Government set to defer
health labelling on alcoholic drinks until 2029
The Government is set to defer plans to require health labelling on
alcoholic drinks until 2029.
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Medical Xpress – Alcohol-damaged liver
cells form ‘pseudosynapses’ to trigger inflammation
Excessive alcohol consumption causes alcoholic liver disease, and about 20%
of these cases progress to alcohol-associated steatohepatitis (ASH), which can
lead to liver cirrhosis and liver failure. Early diagnosis and treatment are
therefore extremely important.
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The Minnesota Daily – UMN research
highlights alcohol to cancer link as student drinking declines
Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a January advisory to the
public about the direct link between alcohol consumption and increased cancer
risk. Now, work at the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center may give
a better view into that link.
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CTV News (Canada) – Quebecers are
rethinking their alcohol consumption, survey says
Quebecers are rethinking their alcohol consumption, not to deprive
themselves, but to make better choices, according to the “A3 Index,” which
paints a picture of consumer habits and preferences based on the results of a
Léger survey.
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IAS Blog – The politics of inaction: why
alcohol policy can’t wait
Most of you reading this will be well aware that the 10 Year Health Plan
published in early July failed to include any of the most effective policies to
reduce alcohol harm.
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Vital Strategies (Brazil) – RESET Alcohol
Initiative Case Study: A Historic Win for Alcohol Policy in Brazil
Vital Strategies Brazil and its partners, ACT Promoção da Saúde (ACT Health
Promotion) and Universidade Católica de Brasília (UCB), utilized a successful
three-pronged plan that included providing timely research on alcohol taxation,
an evidence-based media campaign and an earned media strategy to bring
attention to the need for tax increases on alcohol in Brazil.
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Alcohol Action Ireland – Expert analysis:
Alcohol and cancer
Cancer is now the leading cause of death in Ireland. It is responsible for
almost 1/3 of all deaths each year. We have known for almost 40 years that
alcohol causes cancer. It was first classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by the
World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Agency for Research on Cancer
(IARC) in 1988.
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NordAN (Denmark) – Summer is peak season
for drink driving accidents
Three out of ten serious drink driving accidents occur during the summer
months of June, July, and August. Leave the car at home if you plan to drink
alcohol, especially if you are a new driver.
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Alcohol Awareness (Denmark) – 0,2 promille
= 0 alkohol
From 1 July 2025 Denmark will apply a strict 0.2 BAC limit to everyone who
has held a licence for less than three years, regardless of their age or the
date they passed the test.
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