Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Alcohol guidelines cut limits for men, pregnant women
Tough new guidelines on alcohol consumption are launched across the UK today. Read more
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COPD campaign aims to catch New Year
More than a million people are now living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to figures published today. Read more
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Alcohol adds to European health inequality
Health inequality in many European countries may owe much to alcohol-related conditions, researchers have reported. Read more
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Impulsivity when drunk linked to genes
A new genetic mutation has been identified which appears to be linked to impulsive and reckless behaviour after consuming alcohol. Read more
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Pregnancy alcohol advice "inconsistent"
The question of whether pregnant women should abstain totally from alcohol continued to divide experts today. Read more
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Study pinpoints genes linked to smoking – and smoking protection
A major UK study has pin-pointed genes that help some people avoid the ill-effects of smoking, it was announced today. Read more
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Why pregnancy quitting does not last
Many women smokers give up tobacco during pregnancy – but the stress of motherhood means most resume the habit quickly, British researchers warned today. Read more
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Smoking impacts multiple sclerosis outcome
Patients with multiple sclerosis are at raised risk of their disease progressing if they continue to smoke, new research suggests. Read more
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Anti-smoking drug side-effects not found
There is no evidence of serious side effects from a popular drug used to help smokers quit tobacco, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Tobacco chewing’s global toll
The growing habit of chewing tobacco is taking thousands of lives worldwide, according to a new study. Read more