The Latest Breaking News from Alcohol

Southwest pilot pulled from cockpit by cops in front of stunned passengers after ‘showing up to work drunk’

The flight was delayed by more than four hours, records show

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

A Scary Government Report Implies That Moderate Drinking Is Manifestly Reckless

The focus on the health risks of alcohol consumption gives short shrift to the reasons people like to drink.

Reason · Jan 15, 2025

Drinking alcohol at this particular time compromises weight loss routine, says expert

Alcohol consumption affects the body in several ways and most of the reasons are worrying. Alcohol affects nearly every organ in the body, often with harmful consequences. It impairs brain function, leading to poor judgment, memory loss, and long-term cognitive decline.

The Times of India · Jan 15, 2025

Research highlights alcohol links to disease and death

The largest investigation of alcohol consumption in Australia's history shows how it increases the risk of cancers, other diseases and death.

AAP · Jan 15, 2025

Liver cancer death rate almost twice as high as 20 years ago, charity warns

The disease is currently the eighth most common cause of cancer death in the UK.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Senators grill Hegseth over allegations

Senators prodded the SecDef nominee over alcoholism and sex abuse allegations, as well as a lack of qualifications

Salon · Jan 14, 2025

A Dozen Empty Wine Bottles Found With Florida Driver Whose Alcohol Levels Were Six Times the Legal Limit: Police

A Florida man was arrested with a dozen empty wine bottles strewn across the floor of his car and a blood alcohol content (BAC) over six times the legal limit.

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

Pete Hegseth Evades Questions On Alcohol Consumption During Confirmation Hearing

Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for secretary of defense raises concerns about his alcohol consumption and fitness for the position.

Top News · Jan 14, 2025

Republicans Urge Americans to Let Go of Pete Hegseth's Past Drinking, Womanizing During Nomination Hearing: 'People Can Change'

Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault, as well as allegations of alcohol abuse and financial mismanagement.

Latin Times · Jan 14, 2025

The links between alcohol and cancer are clear, but most Australians are unaware of the risks

I won’t tell anyone they should never touch alcohol, but many would do well to replace mindless drinking with mindful drinking

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025