Drug & Alcohol Abuse
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Up to 17% UK babies born with drink-related health problems
As many as 17% of babies born in the UK could have health problems that are caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb, researchers claim today. Read more
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Bingeing down in Europe – but alcohol consumption unchanged
Binge-drinking rates in Europe have decreased, reducing mortality from alcohol, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Vapers inspire cigarette quitting
Spending time with people who use e-cigarettes can encourage cigarette smokers to try to quit, according to research published today. Read more
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Oral cancer link to pollution
An increased risk of oral cancer has been found among people exposed to high concentrations of fine particulate matter. Read more
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Growing global alcohol consumption alarms WHO
About 5% of deaths worldwide are caused by misuse of alcohol, according to a major new report. Read more
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Obesity cancer threat to female health
Obesity will become the main cause of cancer in women by the middle of the century, campaigners warned today. Read more
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Drink Free Days campaign targets middle-aged drinkers
Cutting down on drinking is more difficult than improving diet or exercise, a new YouGov poll reveals today. Read more
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Warning as self-harm rife among teens
Very large numbers of young teenage girls are self-harming – and doubts about sexuality increase the risk, according to the findings of an analysis published today. Read more
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Alcohol never safe, experts claim
There is “no safe” level of alcohol to drink, experts claim today in a study of the global impact of the chemical. Read more
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MPs back e-cigarettes
Britain is not doing enough to release the potential of e-cigarettes as an aid to stopping smoking, MPs say today. Read more