Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Half a glass for the heart
There’s been strong evidence that wine may be good for the heart – but new evidence published today suggests just half a glass a day may be best. Read more
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Abstention key to preventing liver decay
People with drinking problems who develop liver disease need to give up alcohol as soon as possible, British experts have warned. Read more
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Moderate drinking stirs the shakes
Just three drinks of alcohol a day can double the risk of getting the shakes later in life, researchers warned today. Read more
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Scottish doctors call time on booze
Scotland is facing an increasingly serious health problem caused by “booze culture”, doctors have warned. Read more
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Daily drinking a liver disease risk
Drinking alcohol daily over the long-term is a more important risk factor for serious liver disease than weekly binge drinking, say British experts. Read more
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Passive drinking a killer – top doctor
Cheap alcohol and “passive drinking” is killing Britain, the country’s chief medical officer claimed yesterday. Read more
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Just one alcoholic drink may raise cancer risk
Even small amounts of alcohol can raise a woman’s risk of developing several kinds of cancer, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Heart disease figures reflect alcohol problem
The battle against heart disease in the UK is still far from won, a leading charity warned yesterday. Read more
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Premature birth risk from binge drinking
New findings, published today, show how a baby can suffer from a mother’s binge drinking during pregnancy. Read more
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Binge-drinking campaigns face social networking sites
Young people who indulge in binge drinking tend to see the health effects as only "short term", researchers claimed yesterday. Read more