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The real reason Brits are dropping alcohol in January

Mental health, weight loss and fitness were among the reasons why Brits are cutting out booze

Evening Standard

Zoe Ball shares family's 'tricky' reaction to her quitting drinking after 'shameful' past experiences

The Radio 2 star, 55, went to rehab after struggling with alcohol abuse for decades

Evening Standard

This is the medical reason why your hangovers are so bad after 30

It’s time to face the music: We don’t have the same bodies we did in our 20s

The Independent UK

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Struggling with Dry January? 6 genuinely useful tips to see you through the month

It's about more than willpower when it comes to cutting back on drinking, and Catherine Gray's chat with Bryony Gordon has the practical advice you might need

Woman & Home

Countries must raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to curb preventable disease, WHO says

Low taxes, which are not in line with inflation, are ineffective in reducing alcohol or sugary drink consumption, the World Health Organization warns.

Euronews

Girl, 15, accidentally shoots friend dead during alcohol-fuelled meeting with man, 21, in Lowe’s parking lot, police say

Bryan Harbison, 21, allegedly connected with two 15-year-old girls via Snapchat as he told police he thought they were 18

The Independent UK

Matt Damon 'was there for' Ben Affleck during personal struggles

Matt Damon has opened up about supporting his longtime friend Ben Affleck through his personal struggles including a battle with alcohol and two divorces, admitting he was "there for all of it".

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Mom facing life in prison after her toddler drowned in pool while she was drunk and on dating apps

A blood alcohol test revealed Kelle Anne Brassart’s level to be more than three times California’s legal driving limit

The Independent UK

Essential Guide: Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy for Fetal Safety and Maternal Health

Learn which foods to avoid during pregnancy, from raw proteins and unpasteurized dairy to high-mercury fish, caffeine, and alcohol for fetal safety.

Medical Daily

Crackdown on illegal camping in Lake District after anti-social tourist behaviour

Fines will be issued to tackle fly-camping, irresponsible alcohol use and unsafe barbecues

The Independent UK

TfL hit by backlash after allowing Bakerloo line to be rebranded Bakerl0.0 line in Tube beer deal

Transport for London likely to earn £100k-plus for allowing Waterloo Tube station to be renamed Waterl0.0, while Oxford Circus station becomes Oxf0.0rd Circus

Evening Standard

Study helps explain rare condition that causes the body to produce its own alcohol

Auto-brewery syndrome can produce enough alcohol in gut to cause noticeable intoxication and induce liver damage, cognitive impairment, digestive issues and even withdrawal symptoms

The Independent UK

Dry January, T-breaks and the myth of willpower: An alternative reset in the New Year

Many Canadians start the new year with attempts to abstain from alcohol and cannabis for the month of January. However, this all-or-nothing approach to a healthier lifestyle may be unsustainable for many due to complex biological and psychosocial drivers that trigger substance use in the first place. Fear not, abstinence…

The Conversation

How much alcohol is too much to drink?

New Trump administration nutrition guidelines throw away decades of precedent

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New Federal Guidelines for Booze Got It Right

Instead of trying to tell people how much to drink, the new dietary guidelines take a better, more nuanced approach: "consume less alcohol for better health."

The Guardian - UK

Health by stealth: the rise of drinkable no- and low-alcohol beer

Low-alcohol beer is becoming easier, cheaper and tastier, so tip one back in Dry January without a care

Evening Standard

Elton John on the art of throwing parties, championing new music — and alcohol-free fizz

Elton John’s focus has shifted, but he’s still finding time to launch his own sparkling wine (alcohol-free, naturally), champion new music — and play a huge show in Rio

The Independent UK

Household Christmas spending on alcohol in sharpest drop since lockdown

The cost of living crisis could be driving shoppers to give alcohol a miss, experts said

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The Independent UK

‘It’s not going to do us any favours’: Rural pubs fear stricter drink-drive limit will impact business

The drink-drive limit may be reduced to 22 micrograms in England and Wales, bringing those nations into line with Scotland

The Independent UK

‘Don’t have it for breakfast’: Trump administration scraps longstanding alcohol guidelines

Don't drink alcohol for breakfast, Donald Trump's administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Mehmet Oz, told a press conference on Wednesday (7 January) as the administration announced new nutrition guidelines.

LiveScience

New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy

The federal government has released new dietary guidelines, introducing an emphasis on consuming meat and dairy and avoiding highly processed foods.

The Independent UK

Family of Texas A&M student who fell 17 stories to her death file $1M lawsuit against groups who allegedly gave her alcohol

Brianna Marie Aguilera fell in the early morning hours of November 29, 2025

The Independent UK

New dietary guidelines urge Americans to avoid processed foods and added sugar

New guidelines for healthy eating say Americans should eat more whole foods and protein, fewer highly processed foods and less added sugar

Evening Standard

What are the drink driving limits across Europe and how do they compare to the UK?

Drink driving limits are the highest in the UK, when compared to other countries.

Evening Standard

Cutting drink-drive limit not designed to stop ‘a great night out’ – minister

Latest figures show an estimated 260 people were killed on Britain’s roads in 2023 in crashes involving a driver who was over the alcohol limit.

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