Alcohol abuse increasing in the Pacific

According to a recent report, alcohol abuse is increasing in the Pacific and that Australian beer plays a big role in the problem.

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“Wide-awake drunks” phenomenon on St Pats is dangerous

Health authorities warn revellers ahead of St Patrick's Day celebration, of the risk posed by mixing energy drinks with alcohol, and the recent phenomenon of "w...

Mar 17, 2010 3:36AM

Wine and beer to carry health-warning labels

The latest overhaul of food labeling laws may require wine and beer to carry a health-warning labels equivalent to the labels on cigarette boxes.

Mar 05, 2010 2:26AM

A bottle of pills to kick the bottle

In the United States alone there are probably around 36 million Darryls, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which crea...

Feb 25, 2010 11:51PM

Price rises are key to tackling alcohol abuse: WHO

Jonathan Lynn

The U.N. agency unveiled its draft global strategy to curb risks linked to alcohol which it estimates causes 2.5 million deaths a year from heart and liver dise...

Jan 13, 2010 11:38PM

FDA killing buzz on alcohol energy drinks

Deepa Seetharaman

U.S. health regulators requested information from nearly 30 makers of caffeinated alcoholic beverages on why they believe their products are safe.

Nov 16, 2009 10:34PM

Doctors call for total alcohol advertising ban

Avril Ormsby

A complete ban on alcohol advertising should be imposed and a minimum drinks price set to help deter excessive drinking in Britain, medics said on Tuesday.

Sep 09, 2009 4:06AM

Binge drinking a problem for older adults too

Binge drinking is usually seen as a problem of college campuses, but many older adults may be overindulging in alcohol as well, a study published Monday suggest...

Aug 18, 2009 11:16PM

College Beer Chugging Getting Worse

Gerald

Beer pong and funneling have become synonymous with college. And the perception is not unfounded. New research shows heavy drinking among college kids is steadi...

Jul 09, 2009 5:03AM

Booze Might Make You Kill Yourself!

Gerald

I consider myself pretty healthy. I'm a near vegetarian, I exercise a lot and I don't do drugs. But, I drink. Cut me some slack - I'm young, single and booze is...

Jul 07, 2009 6:26AM