Seeing influencers drink makes young adults want to drink too, study finds The content young people see on social media influences their behaviour towards alcohol, according to a new study. Euronews · Feb 23
The Behavioral Traps That Ruin Male Health Over Time The most dangerous threat to male health does not come from one specific disease, one bad meal, or one missed workout. It grows from a mindset that celebrates endurance over awareness and toughness over honesty. That mindset tells men to power through pain, delay checkups, suppress stress, and treat vulnerability… Clever Dude · Feb 23
‘Not being hungover is a cheatcode’: Why BOSH! went teetotal and doubled down on plants at 40 As Ian Theasby and Henry Firth hit their forties, the founders of BOSH! quietly overhauled their lives – cutting alcohol, slashing sugar and embracing a relentless ‘more plants’ philosophy. The result, they say, is better sleep, sharper focus and energy levels capable of keeping up with toddlers and ultra-marathons alike The Independent UK · Feb 23
Why Young Adults Face Rising Bowel Cancer For a very long time bowel cancer has been considered a disease that mostly affected people over 50’s. Routine screenings, awareness campaigns, and lifestyle advice were all targeted toward older adults. But in recent years, doctors across the world have noticed something unsettling, more young adults are being diagnosed with… Times Life · Feb 22
Ontario to Permit 6 a.m. Alcohol Sales for Canada-U.S. Gold Medal Olympic Matchup The province of Ontario is ready to watch Canada’s gold medal hockey matchup vs. the U.S. on Sunday. Sports Illustrated · Feb 20
Australia's problem drinkers not who we think they are Australians seeking support for alcohol dependence are becoming stuck in a cycle of readmission and relapse as care is withdrawn when at their most vulnerable. AAP · Feb 20
How to Use Digital Rebates to Get Free Alcohol Alcohol is typically one of the most expensive items on a grocery receipt, often taxed heavily by the state. However, liquor companies are legally allowed to offer rebates in many states to encourage you to try their brands. These digital rebates have replaced the old mail-in forms and are incredibly… Grocery Coupon Guide · Feb 20
The Alcohol Pattern That Destroys Male Health Faster Than Smoking If you want to age a man at high speed, you don’t need decades of cigarettes. You need weekends. Clever Dude · Feb 20
Popular European destination proposes alcohol sale restrictions The ban has been proposed to try to minimise disturbances in the city The Independent UK · Feb 20
Drug Interactions and the Brain: Nervous System Effects and Medication Safety Explained Learn how drug interactions change brain and nervous system effects, who's at risk, and practical medication safety tips to prevent dangerous side effects and complications. Medical Daily · Feb 20
South Korean woman charged with drug-linked murders after AI chat gives evidence A 21-year-old South Korean woman has been charged with murder in connection with the so-called ‘Gangbuk motel serial deaths’, after police claimed to have gathered evidence that she used ChatGPT to research the potentially fatal effects of mixing prescription drugs with alcohol. The Times of India · Feb 20
Another Croatian destination to crack down on party tourism with alcohol sales ban Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying. Euronews · Feb 19
Why Amy Winehouse’s band going back on tour 20 years after release of Back to Black To celebrate 20 years since the release of the tragic singer’s album Back to Black, Amy Winehouse’s original band is launching a 30-date tour. BANG Premier · Feb 18
Gordon Ramsay reflects on 'torrid' childhood and admits regret over time missed with his eldest kids In his new Netflix series, the chef reflects on a difficult childhood marked by his father’s alcoholism and acknowledges the strain his own career placed on family life Evening Standard · Feb 18
Times Pets · Feb 18 Human foods that are secretly dangerous for pets! We enjoy eating with our pets. Those cute eyes at the dinner table make it difficult to resist. But some foods that we normally eat, even if we think of them as healthy, can be very harmful to our pets. It is essential to be aware of these risks to…
The Independent UK · Feb 17 How Ramadan’s late-night chai culture can save London’s night-time economy As bars and clubs continue to close at a rapid rate in the capital, Queenie Shaikh explains how Islam’s holy month is a lesson in how to reinvigorate the city’s late night culture
The Independent UK · Feb 14 41 DUI arrests made by Tennessee trooper tossed — with over half of the cases involving sober drivers, report says Local defense attorneys have raised concerns over enforcement practice, according to the report
The Independent UK · Feb 14 ‘My ketamine addiction got me locked up in Japan – it isn’t the innocent party drug people think it is’ Izabel Rose said her five-month detention abroad was ‘traumatic’ but helped her overcome a dangerous ketamine addiction. She told Nicole Wootton-Cane she doesn’t want others to make the same mistakes she did
The Conversation · Feb 13 Boofing: why taking illicit drugs rectally is so risky The route a drug takes into the body can matter as much as the drug itself – and rectal use brings risks that are rarely talked about openly.
The Independent UK · Feb 13 Teacher banned from classroom after turning up to school open evening drunk Julia Leith was also seen under the influence of alcohol on a second occasion at another school
Euronews · Feb 13 Bottoms up: No-alcohol wines take pride of place at Paris international trade fair With slogans like "No Alcohol, No Regrets", the message from the Wine Paris trade show in Paris is crystal clear, alcohol-free wine is moving up from being a back shelf, niche curiosity to a mainstream choice.
The Conversation · Feb 12 Addiction affects your brain as well as your body – that’s why detoxing is just the first stage of recovery Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder as of 2021, the most recent data available.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 12 Finland ski jump coach sent home from Winter Olympics over alcohol scandal Igor Medved has apologised after being sent home for violating team rules by drinking alcohol at the Winter Olympics
The Independent UK · Feb 12 Paris wine show reflects surging demand for zero- and low-alcohol drinks Zero- and low-alcohol drinks are gaining ground as people in France and beyond drink less
Bored Panda · Feb 11 Woman Doesn’t Know Who To Believe After Best Friend Drops A Cheating Confession But Her Boyfriend Denies It Nothing good comes out of alcohol misuse. Not only does it become detrimental to one’s health, but it can also ruin the person’s relationships in an instant. This is what happened between two women who had been friends for more than a decade, when one of them acted on her…