The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning Americans to stop using certain hand sanitizers because they may be toxic. Regulators expanded their list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers to 59, manufactured by 13 companies. Last month, the FDA cautioned that nine products manufactured by Mexico-based Eskbiochem SA de CV and contain varying amounts of methanol. … Read more
Lisa Marie Presley’s son Benjamin Keough had recently been to rehab for substance addiction weeks before he shot himself dead in the early hours of Sunday morning, new reports suggest. Keough’s girlfriend Diana Pinto was heard screaming ‘Don’t do it’ to the 27-year-old as he held a gun up to his chest and then fatally … Read more
Women have been drinking more than men to cope with the ‘psychological distress’ of coronavirus and lockdown measures, a new study revealed. Researchers from the University of South Florida interviewed over 750 US adults about the impact coronavirus has had on their alcohol consumption. As COVID-19 continues to disrupt everyday life, many are resorting to … Read more
Bachelor in Paradise is slammed for its depiction of alcohol use – as a study claims the dating show is ‘sending the wrong message’ to young viewers By Zoe Burrell For Daily Mail Australia Published: 02:14 BST, 14 July 2020 | Updated: 02:21 BST, 14 July 2020 Enjoying a glass of champagne on a romantic … Read more
Could GPs soon be detecting hidden liver disease, simply by shaking a patient’s hand? While social distancing means it’s currently barred, it is a real prospect raised by new research that shows a limp handshake or a weak grip is an early warning sign of a potentially fatal condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). … Read more
Getting married before the age of 21 raises the risk of developing a drinking problem in later life, study shows Academics assessed the marital status and alcohol habits of 937 people Previous research that found marriage protects against risky alcohol use This research found those who married young were at a much higher risk of … Read more
Cocktail lovers have long mused over how to adorn their favourite tipple — from the garnish to the type of glass. Now they’ve turned their attention to the humble ice cube. It is a trend set by the smartest bartenders, fanatical about what some call the most crucial ingredient of all. After all, why spend … Read more
Tory Children’s Minister Vicky Ford is accused of ‘demonising’ poor families by tweeting claim that ‘some parents are using free school meals vouchers for alcohol’ Minister claimed the meal vouchers were being spent on alcohol not food By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: 16:44 BST, 8 July 2020 | Updated: 00:22 BST, 9 July 2020 … Read more
A pint of whisky and four lines of cocaine for lunch: Johnny Depp’s libel trial is shown a picture taken by Amber Heard of his skull and crossbones ‘pill box’ and mountain of drugs and alcohol High Court was shown new images offering peak into Hollywood legend Johnny Depp’s ‘Peruvian’ lifestyle One picture shows glass … Read more
Late-night pubs and bars selling takeaway alcohol will escalate violence that has seen police injuries at illegal street and block parties, ministers have been warned. The danger was highlighted during a Westminster debate by Liberal Democrat Lord Paddick, a former Metropolitan Police deputy assistant commissioner. He was among a number of peers to raise concerns that … Read more