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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.

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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…

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How much alcohol is too much to drink?

New Trump administration nutrition guidelines throw away decades of precedent

The Independent UK

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."

Reason

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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.

The Independent UK

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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.

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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.

The Independent UK

Doctor explains how to reduce your risk of prostate cancer through small lifestyle tweaks

Lifestyle is one of the few factors you can alter when it comes to avoiding cancer

Tom’s Guide

Dry January will help you sleep better and deeper, plus my tips for success

I ask a doctor why you should try Dry January if you want to get better, deeper sleep this year

The Texas Tribune

In this East Texas county, you need a membership to drink at a bar. That may soon change.

Texas cities and counties largely control when and where liquor can be sold. Just three counties are totally dry.

The Independent UK

Eye tests for older drivers and tighter alcohol limits could be introduced under road safety plans

The government’s road safety strategy aims to reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 65 per cent by 2035

Radio France Internationale

Dry January: cultural shift around alcohol, but political resistance remains

"Dry January", an initiative to encourage people to stop drinking during the month after the holidays, has had trouble picking up steam in France, where winemakers hold political and economic clout. RFI spoke to Mickaël Naassila, initiator of the French version of "Dry January" – Defi de Janvier – and…

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Why “Dry January” Is Costing You More at the Grocery Store

Millions of Americans are participating in Dry January, the annual challenge to give up alcohol for the first month of the year. While cutting out booze is undoubtedly good for your liver, you might be shocked to find that it isn’t necessarily good for your wallet. In 2026, the sober…

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