NHS: Drink 14 Units or Less Weekly to Lower Risk
The NHS warns Brits to monitor alcohol intake as New Year's Eve approaches. Staying under 14 units a week can reduce risks of cancer, liver disease, and more. Learn how to track your units.
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NHS: Track Your Alcohol Units to Lower Health Risk
The NHS warns Brits to monitor their alcohol intake, advising a maximum of 14 units per week to lower the risk of serious illnesses like cancer and heart disease. Learn how to track your units.
Dry January Boosts Health Even If Not Fully Completed
New research reveals that participating in Dry January improves mood, sleep, and liver function, even for those who don't abstain completely. Discover the lasting benefits of a month-long alcohol break.
GP: This many drinks will give you a hangover
A UK GP explains the exact number of alcoholic units that typically leads to a hangover and reveals the dangerous threshold for alcohol poisoning. Learn the NHS guidelines.
UK to Drink Record 200M No & Low Alcohol Pints in 2025
UK sales of no and low alcohol beer are set to hit a record 200 million pints in 2025, surging 20% as health-conscious Brits moderate. Industry calls for a rule change to boost growth further.
Feeling Drunk Worse for Hangovers Than Amount Drunk
New research reveals your perceived intoxication level is a bigger hangover predictor than drink count. Discover how to manage your festive season. Read more.
Saudi Arabia's Alcohol Store Expansion Draws Crowds
Saudi Arabia has discreetly widened access to its sole alcohol outlet, leading to queues and premium prices for eligible non-Muslim residents. Discover the details of this significant policy shift.
Study: Curry Spice Curcumin Reduces Hangover Symptoms
Scientists find curcumin in turmeric significantly reduces hangover severity. Could your Boxing Day curry be the festive miracle cure? Discover the research.
Saudi Arabia quietly expands access to its only alcohol store
Saudi Arabia has discreetly widened access to its single alcohol outlet, now allowing wealthy foreign residents to buy, leading to long queues and premium prices. Discover the latest step in the kingdom's liberalisation drive.
Brits Drinking Less Alcohol Than Ever, Figures Show
New data reveals UK adults now drink an average of 10.2 alcoholic drinks per week, the lowest level since 1990. Experts cite cost of living, health trends, and an ageing population as key drivers. Discover the changing habits.
How to Drink Less Alcohol This Christmas
Discover the 'zebra striping' trend and expert tips to reduce alcohol intake this festive season. New data shows most Brits are consciously drinking less.
Dick Van Dyke: Quitting vices key to reaching 100
Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke reveals kicking alcohol and cigarettes decades ago is the secret to his longevity as he approaches his 100th birthday. Discover his life philosophy.
Viral warning: Blackouts signal alcohol problem
A recovering alcoholic's viral TikTok warns that blacking out from drinking is a serious red flag. Experts explain the science and the UK's rising alcohol death rates.
US Drinking at Lowest Since 1995, Data Shows
New data reveals US adults are drinking less, with weekly consumption at its lowest since 1995. But experts debate if it's a health trend or economic pressure. Discover the full story.
Thailand lifts 50-year afternoon alcohol sales ban
Thailand has revoked its five-decade ban on afternoon alcohol sales in a six-month trial. Learn what this means for tourists and the economy.
Thailand lifts 53-year afternoon alcohol sales ban
Thailand has scrapped a 53-year-old prohibition on afternoon alcohol sales in a bid to boost tourism and business. The 180-day trial starts now. Read the full story.
5,000 claim disability benefits for obesity, costing £144m
Exclusive data reveals over 5,000 people receive PIP or ESA for obesity, costing taxpayers nearly £144 million since 2019. Discover the impact and government response.
Lauren Silverman celebrates one year of sobriety
Lauren Silverman, fiancée of Simon Cowell, celebrates one year alcohol-free, revealing improved mental health, better sleep and deeper relationships. Read her inspiring journey.
Expert tips to avoid drinking too much this Christmas
Discover eight simple, evidence-based strategies from specialists to help you control your alcohol intake during the busy December social season, without relying on willpower alone.
Study Links 'Quiet Quitting' to Psychopathic Traits
New research suggests employees who do the bare minimum may score higher on psychopathic and narcissistic traits. Discover the link between 'quiet quitting' and the 'dark triad'.
Alcohol duty rise to add 38p to gin from February 2026
Brits will pay more for wine, spirits and beer as alcohol duty rises by 3.66% in February 2026. See exactly how much your favourite drink will cost.
Global Methanol Poisoning Crisis Kills Thousands
Exclusive report on the global methanol poisoning crisis, from a British traveller's death in Laos to thousands of unreported fatalities worldwide. Learn the symptoms and how to protect yourself.
How to avoid drinking too much this Christmas
Discover 8 evidence-based strategies from experts to help you drink less during the festive period without relying on willpower alone. Take control of your drinking habits today.
Dublin Pub's 60/40 Guinness Mix Divides Drinkers
A Dublin pub's innovative '60/40' Guinness, blending alcoholic and non-alcoholic stout, has ignited a fiery debate. Discover the mixed reactions and the booming low-alcohol beer trend.
Guinness 60/40 Pint Divides Drinkers
A new lower-alcohol Guinness blend, the 60/40 pint, is causing a stir. Discover why some are calling it sacrilege while others praise the innovation. Read more.
Wine and Longevity: Experts Debate Health Benefits
Longevity researchers debate whether daily wine consumption contributes to longer life in Blue Zones. Doctors caution evidence is circumstantial. Discover the full story.
Top Non-Alcoholic Spirits for Festive Season
Discover Mark Diacono's expert picks for premium non-alcoholic spirits and cocktails. Elevate your hosting with sophisticated alcohol-free alternatives this Christmas.
Kill Plant Pests with Rubbing Alcohol
Discover how a common first aid item, 70% isopropyl alcohol, can eliminate insects from your garden and houseplants without harming them. A gardening expert reveals the simple trick.
2 cigarettes daily raise heart death risk 60%
Groundbreaking Johns Hopkins research shows even occasional smoking dramatically increases cardiovascular risks. Quitting remains the only effective protection against heart disease.
Mum's wine habit masked neurodivergence, now sober
Sarah Lloyd drank wine nightly to cope with anxiety and sensory overload. Discovering her likely neurodivergence reframed her life, leading to an alcohol-free future. Read her inspiring story.
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