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Doctors Warn: The Drinking Pattern That Causes Male Death Rates to Spike Before 75

Friday happy hours, backyard barbecues, football Sundays, and “just one more round” culture often make heavy drinking look harmless, especially for men who juggle stressful jobs and packed schedules. Doctors across the United States continue to sound the alarm because one specific drinking pattern keeps showing up in early deaths…

Clever Dude · May 14

Kenya’s war on traditional alcohol: a colonial hangover about what it means to be ‘civilised’

At the dawn of Kenya’s colonial era in 1902, consumption of home-made alcohol was deeply embedded in society. For instance, among the Mijikenda of coastal Kenya, palm wine was integral (p.290) to traditional ceremonies, such as marriage and initiations, and in ritual offerings.

The Conversation · May 14

United Spirits Q4 Results: Profit jumps 27% on demand for premium liquor

Karnataka, one of India's highest-tax ​alcohol markets, said ​in March it ⁠will scrap government price controls and shift to strength-based excise taxation from April 2026, allowing companies to set prices while ​cutting tax slabs.

The Economic Times · May 14

Thailand introduces new alcohol restrictions: What tourists should know

Thailand has enacted eight new rules on alcohol sales and consumption. These regulations now apply to public areas, transport facilities, and government spaces. The changes are effective immediately. Alcohol sales are banned on roads and in vehicles. Train stations and trains also face new restrictions. Public piers, ferry terminals, and…

The Economic Times · May 14

5 Surprising Things Slowly Damaging Your Liver Every Day

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, responsible for filtering toxins, processing nutrients, regulating metabolism, and supporting digestion. What makes liver health especially concerning is that damage often develops silently over time, without obvious early symptoms. Conditions like fatty liver disease are now increasingly…

MyLifeXP · May 14

Tamil Nadu liquor shops to close early? Check TASMAC proposal on timing change and 'new' legal drinking age

TASMAC timing change: The Tamil Nadu government has reinforced the legal drinking age of 21 across the state and announced the closure of 717 TASMAC liquor outlets located near temples, schools, colleges and bus stands. Officials have also been instructed to verify customer ages through ID checks, while the government…

The Economic Times · May 14

Cyclist who died ‘after being deliberately hit by car’ was popular dad-of-three

Richard Smith, a 50-year-old cyclist, died in hospital on May 11, three days after he was allegedly deliberately struck by a car in Norwich. Mr Smith sustained serious head injuries during the incident on Chartwell Road on May 8, which was reported to police as a cyclist being intentionally hit…

The Independent UK · May 13

Kash Patel Accused of Lying: Claims Chris Van Hollen $7k 'Drank on Taxpayer Dime' Bar Tab Debunked

A Senate hearing turned contentious as FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen clashed over drinking allegations, leading to mutual challenges for alcohol screening tests.

International Business Times UK · May 13

The Alcohol Pattern Destroying Men’s Health Faster Than Smoking — Experts Reveal the Real Threat

The conversation around men’s health often circles back to smoking, diet, and exercise, but a quieter habit has been raising red flags in medical circles. Many experts now point to certain alcohol patterns as a faster-moving threat than cigarettes when it comes to long-term damage. The concern does not focus…

Clever Dude · May 13

Kash Patel Agrees To Take Military Alcoholism Test On Camera Following Tense Senate Clash: 'Let's Go'

FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing over drinking allegations and misconduct claims, ending with mutual challenges to take alcohol tests.

International Business Times UK · May 13