Alcohol

Do negative emotions inhibit our ability to avoid alcohol?

March 1, 2022

British Reporter — That people often turn to alcohol when experiencing negative emotions is well-known (hence the phrase ‘drowning one’s sorrows’). But the emotion itself could be inhibiting the ability of some drinkers to prevent themselves from drinking. This was among the findings of psychologist Henry Austin in his PhD research. He will defend his thesis on Tuesday, 8 March,

Why are alcohol- and drug-related deaths rising in the U.S. and not elsewhere?

In the United States, mortality is rising, with more deaths than ever

by British Reporter

February 3, 2022

4 mins read

Half of all drinkers risk exceeding legal driving limit by underestimating how drunk they are

British Reporter — As many as a half of all drinkers underestimated

by British Reporter

December 7, 2021

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Only alcohol – not caffeine, diet or lack of sleep – might trigger heart rhythm condition

New research from UC San Francisco that tested possible triggers of a

by British Reporter

December 3, 2021

2 mins read

Health&Beauty

Rising alcohol use among older adults

British Reporter — Women’s increased use of alcohol is of particular concern. As Harvard University notes. As the baby boomer generation moves into retirement age, it is expected that by the year 2034, older adults (ages 65 and up) will outnumber children in

by British Reporter

September 24, 2021

1 min read

Health&Beauty

Alcohol consumption in an academic setting – a peculiar convention

British Reporter — Having a glass of wine or a beer at a work reception or university event is regarded by many as the most natural thing in the world – but we would like to see the UvA break that mould. Our

by British Reporter

September 17, 2021

2 mins read

America

Study Shows Uptick in U.S. Alcohol Beverage Sales During COVID-19 Pandemic

British Reporter — During the COVID-19 pandemic months of March to September 2020, U.S. alcohol retail store sales increased compared to usual trends while food services and drinking places sales decreased markedly during the same period, according to a new study by

by British Reporter

August 26, 2021

2 mins read

Tech

Smartphone breath alcohol testing devices vary widely in accuracy

British Reporter — With several studies demonstrating that drinkers cannot accurately estimate their own blood alcohol concentration (BAC), handheld alcohol breath testing devices, also known as breathalyzers, allow people to measure their own breath alcohol concentration (BrAC) to determine if they are

by British Reporter

May 20, 2021

1 min read

Coronavirus

One in three adults drank more alcohol during first lockdown

The FINANCIAL -- COVID-19 and lockdown measures drove some individuals more than others to use alcohol to cope with stress, a new study has revealed. While overall alcohol consumption appeared to fall, a study published in BMJ Open found that more than

by The FINANCIAL

December 23, 2020

3 mins read

Coronavirus

FDA recalled more than 75 toxic hand sanitizers

The FDA increased the list of toxic hand sanitizers. Earlier this month, FDA has seen a sharp increase in hand sanitizer products that are labeled to contain ethanol but that have tested positive for methanol contamination. Methanol, or wood alcohol, is a substance that can be toxic

by The FINANCIAL

July 23, 2020

3 mins read

Coronavirus

Say No to Alcohol during Covid-19 Pandemic, WHO

The FINANCIAL -- Alcohol is known to be harmful to health in general, and is well understood to increase the risk of injury and violence, including intimate partner violence, and can cause alcohol poisoning. At times of lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic,

by The FINANCIAL

April 15, 2020

5 mins read