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Researchers of tobacco, alcohol and ultra-processed foods face threats and intimidation – new study

Cancer, heart disease, chronic respiratory conditions, diabetes and stroke now account for nearly three-quarters of all deaths globally. Investigating the causes of these diseases has never been more crucial for public health.

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German Family Winery Taps Into Zero-alcohol Trend

Alcohol-free drinks are becoming ever more popular, especially with health-conscious younger people -- a trend cheered by a small German winery based in a Rhine Valley castle.

International Business Times

South London's 'Peckham Levels' To Pay Over £33K To Ex-Manager Fired For Exposing Staff Theft And On-Shift Drinking

A former bar manager was unfairly dismissed after reporting misconduct. She won a £33,080 compensation after a tribunal ruled her dismissal unfair.

International Business Times UK

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Online auction of confiscated booze features hard-to-find bottles of Kentucky bourbons

Looking for a hard-to-find bottle of Kentucky bourbon to toast the holidays

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Hanover Police Selectively Enforce Underage Drinking Laws Against Dartmouth Students

Criminal prosecution is an inappropriate response to tragedy.

Reason

What is Zebra Striping? The drinking trend Gen Z use to lower alcohol consumption

Alternating between booze and non-alcoholic drinks has become a popular trend with those wanting to reduce their alcohol intake

Evening Standard

The rise of ‘sober curiosity:’ Why Gen Zers are reducing their alcohol consumption

Generation Z is leading a significant shift in drinking habits. In fact, compared to preceding generations, Generation Z may be the soberest generation yet.

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American who died in mass alcohol poisoning incident in Laos named

The hostel where the tourists were staying when they died has been closed pending a government investigation

The Independent UK

Six people have died in Laos from drinking tainted alcohol – what you need to know about methanol

Six tourists who were staying at a youth hostel in Vang Vieng, Laos, have died of methanol poisoning. The methanol was believed to be in contaminated drinks.

The Conversation

Young Londoners urged to take 'zero alcohol' approach to drinking and driving at Christmas

New campaign encourages people getting behind the wheel to drink no alcohol at all

Evening Standard

New Zealand citizen poisoned by contaminated alcohol in Laos returns home

Laos government pledges to prosecute those responsible

The Independent UK

Laos’ methanol poisoning deaths send chill through backpacker paradise

Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following six deaths blamed on tainted alcohol.

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Sleep 101: Tips and habits for getting a good night's rest and boosting your health

Your complete guide to sleeping better, feeling rested, and optimizing your day.

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Charges Filed In Dartmouth Student's Tragic Death At Party

Tragic incident at Dartmouth College involving underage drinking leads to student's death and suspension of Greek organizations.

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Laos Acknowledges Tourist Deaths, Promises Justice For Perpetrators

Tragic mass poisoning incident in Vang Vieng, Laos claims lives of six tourists due to tainted alcohol. Authorities investigating and warning travelers.

The Independent UK

Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists

The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, pledging it would bring perpetrators to justice

The Guardian - AU

How can I tell if there’s methanol in my drink?

It looks, smells and tastes like regular alcohol – so how can we protect ourselves after several people died after likely consuming methanol in Laos this week?

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The Independent UK

An idyllic paradise turned to tragedy: How the backpacking dream became a nightmare with six dead in Laos party town

A dark cloud now looms over the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng after Australian teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones and British lawyer Simone White died from suspected alcohol poisoning

The Independent UK

Laos tourists speak out over fears of methanol poisoning after six die

Laostourists have spoken of their fears after six people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

The Independent UK

Pro-Brexit views not covered by equalities law, tribunal rules

Colette Fairbanks was sacked by drug and alcohol charity Change Grow Live over the offensive posts but lost a claim that she was bullied and harassed by her employer for supporting Britain’s departure from the EU

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Australian Teenager Dies In Suspected Methanol Poisoning In Laos

Tragic methanol poisoning deaths in Laos prompt investigations and raise awareness about the dangers of tainted alcohol consumption among tourists.

International Business Times

Second Australian Dies After Suspected Laos Poisoning

A second young Australian tourist died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death toll related to suspected methanol poisoning during a night out in a Laos backpacker hotspot to six.

The Independent UK

Laos methanol poisonings latest: Parents of killed British tourist pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after consuming ‘tainted’ alcohol shots in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

The Independent UK

6 tourists died in Laos after apparently drinking methanol. What is it and why was it in drinks?

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

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