Want to live longer and save money? Online app can help calculate your benefits from cutting back on alcohol
Dry January is a time when many people think about taking a break from alcohol and giving their liver a...
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The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system
It’s the morning after a big night and you’re feeling the effects of too much alcohol. So it can be...
How to stay safe in a New Year’s Eve crowd
December 31 brings masses of people together to usher in the new year. But when massive crowds gather to party,...
From Cleopatra to Wellington, leaders have always taxed beer. But Australia’s system has made beer extra pricey
Beer has existed for thousands of years. It was the drink of choice in ancient Egypt, in northern Europe in...
Without clean water, Pacific Islanders turn to sugary drinks. Tackling this could reduce obesity
One in two people in the Pacific Islands is classified as overweight (with a body mass index of 25–29) or...
Why does family violence increase during the festive season? Here are 3 contributing factors
While the holiday season is supposed to be a happy time, evidence suggests it’s one of the worst times of...
Let’s take the boat out! 5 tips on staying safe on the water if you fancy a drink
Australia is a nation of boaters, with one of the world’s highest rates of boat ownership. There are about one...
Alcohol prescribing for severe withdrawal – what the research shows
In rare and severe cases of alcohol withdrawal, one NHS trust is prescribing alcohol to treat patients. A specialised team...
Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health
Vaccinations provide significant protection for the public against infectious diseases and substantially reduce health care costs. Therefore, it is noteworthy...
Why does red wine cause headaches? Our research points to a compound found in the grapes’ skin
Medical accounts of red wine headaches go back to Roman times, but the experience is likely as old as winemaking...
