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Third of employees report calling in sick with a hangover – but blame post-work pints

Researchers call for booze-free work socials and say post-work pints are a productivity problem

The Independent UK

Has liquid courage become a very British problem?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: New research suggests that young Brits are increasingly in need of booze before they hit the dancefloor. But should we be trying to throw caution to the wind and have fun without getting a bit tipsy first, asks Olivia Petter

The Independent UK

‘This Isn’t Just A Phase’: Gen Z Are Quitting Drinking For Good In Record Numbers

New study finds Gen Z are abstaining from alcohol at record rates.

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One in three UK workers have called in sick after work drinks, survey finds

IPPR report warns of ‘productivity crisis’ and says many firms out of step with gen Z shift away from alcohol

The Guardian - UK

Why fears over ‘workplace productivity’ could see cost of a pint rise

The IPPR found one in three workers called in sick after drinking at work events over the past year

The Independent UK

Raise alcohol taxes to tackle job-related drinking ‘productivity crisis’ – think tank

Research found workers’ productivity and economic growth is being stifled by the impact of alcohol consumption at work events.

Evening Standard

One in three adults need alcohol to get on the dancefloor – but one group has less shame than others

The estimated lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is 14 per cent, which increases to 22 per cent in those who drink two glasses of wine a day

The Independent UK

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Long hot summer has made our booze stronger, say Britain’s cider makers

After record-high temperatures, sweeter fruit was harvested in the orchards and vineyards during summer

The Independent UK

Who Is Krysta Tsukahara? Despite Alcohol Factor, Parents Sue Elon Musk's Tesla For 'Conscious Disregard' Of Safety After Fatal Fiery Crash

The parents of 19-year-old Krysta Tsukahara have amended a wrongful-death suit to add Tesla, alleging the Cybertruck's electric door design trapped occupants in the Piedmont fire; investigators recorded high pre-crash speeds and coroner toxicology found alcohol and cocaine in victims' systems.

International Business Times UK

What really happens to your body when you give up alcohol for a month

How fast does giving up alcohol really begin to change your body, and can it result in a happier you? Louise Pyne investigates

Evening Standard

One in four UK people fear a loved one drinks too much, survey finds

Poll of 2,000 people appears to underline experts’ concerns of growing ‘epidemic’ of addiction to alcohol or drugs

The Guardian - UK

Tennessee Alcohol Wholesalers Are Grabbing Control of the State's Hemp Market

A new law hands hemp distribution to the same powerful middlemen who dominate liquor sales and block out-of-state suppliers.

Reason

Experts warn that failing to clean this nasty part of your fridge daily will 'transfer oils, dirt, and bacteria' all over your home during hosting season

Such a simple task can have a huge impact

Homes & Gardens

Air Canada offers free booze in economy. Will it be comfort or chaos at 10,000 metres?

Canada’s flag carrier is the first North American legacy airline to offer free drinks across its whole network.

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Panic in Brazil after deadly cocktail methanol poisoning

The Health Ministry confirmed 11 cases tied to alcoholic beverages and was investigating 102 suspected cases

LiveScience

Don't use cannabis during pregnancy or breastfeeding, leading OBGYN group says

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that mothers abstain from cannabis use during prepregnancy, pregnancy and lactation, as research shows the drug is linked to serious health outcomes in newborns.

The Independent UK

Air Canada is now serving free beer, wine and snacks to economy passengers on every flight

Previously, the Montreal-based carrier only served free alcohol and food to economy passengers on long-haul flights

LiveScience

Chimps eat fruit full of alcohol, but no, they don't get drunk

Chimps' ability to metabolize fermented fruit could explain our own predilection for alcohol.

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Elizabeth Hurley only drinks alcohol as an 'absolute treat'

Actress and model Elizabeth Hurley, 60, only drinks alcohol as an "absolute treat" nowadays, because she has found her body cannot process booze as well as it used to in her younger years.

Evening Standard

Liam Gallagher seems to deny reports he drank alcohol at Oasis afterparty

‘Body is a temple,’ Liam posted on X

The Conversation

Calm in a can? Here’s what the evidence says about the chill-out drink craze

In a world that rarely slows down, a new wave of “functional beverages” is promising to help us do exactly that. So-called “chill-out drinks”, marketed as natural stress relievers, are appearing in supermarkets and online stores as a calming alternative to caffeinated energy drinks or alcohol. But do they work…

Euronews

Cigarette break: French car-sharing service fuels cheaper cross-border shopping

CarKlop allows French shoppers to share car rides for cross-border journeys to buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol in other EU countries such as Italy.

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Glen Powell stopped drinking for Chad Powers part

Glen Powell stopped drinking alcohol in order to portray a quarterback in disguise for his new comedy series Chad Powers.

Evening Standard

The six best ways to boost your immune system as flu cases soar

Cold and flu season is upon us - here are the best ways to boost your immune system to avoid getting ill

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New way Aussies struggling with alcohol can find help

Pandemic-era online support for alcoholics has been made permanent, with those battling addiction able to join anonymous meetings at any time of day or night.

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