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Bird flu, brain rot and booze – the health issues you’ll be hearing more about in 2025

Will there be another pandemic, how will the world deal with social media, and is any alcohol good for you, asks Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

6 gadgets to get you through Dry January

With Christmas and New Year out of the way, we take a look at some of the best gadgets to use for Dry January

I'm an alcoholic, and I know why Dry January can mask a serious alcohol addiction

Dry January is widely considered a public health success story. Yet for some, taking a break can trick you into thinking that problematic binges for the rest of the year are okay, says Dr Arabella Byrne, who has been sober for fourteen years

Evening Standard

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The surprising ways ‘swimming off’ a hangover can be risky, even if alcohol has left your system

It’s the morning after a big night and you’re feeling the effects of too much alcohol.

The Conversation

UK teenage girls outdrink boys by widest margin in Europe, study finds

More than a third of 15-year-old girls and less than a quarter of boys in UK say they repeatedly get drunk, OECD says

The Guardian - UK

10 of the strangest medical cases from 2024

From fungi brewing alcohol in a person's gut to parasitic brain infections, here are some of the oddest medical case reports we covered in 2024.

LiveScience

I don’t drink alcohol - Is there room for non-drinkers in cycling culture?

Rethinking cycling’s drinking culture to focus on connection, inclusivity and post-ride joy for everyone

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Women more likely to binge drink when estrogen levels are higher, new study finds

‘Estrogen has such powerful effects on so many behaviours, particularly in females. So, it makes sense that it would also modulate drinking,’ report author says

The Independent UK

Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Overall Mortality Rate, Says National Academy of Sciences

So let's all enjoy a moderate toast to a Happy New Year!

Reason

Spencer Matthews: ‘A belief in myself was born from giving up alcohol’

The dad-of-three attributes his newfound endurance to cutting back on drinking.

The Independent UK

Thinking of doing Dry January? Dr Amir shares 4 expert tips to help cut down and become more aware of drinking habits

8.8 million people participated in Dry January last year - if you're planning on trying it out this year, Dr Amir's on hand to help

Woman & Home

‘Kids now don’t want to drink’: Dublin’s dry(ish) pub, one year on

Board’s clientele come for its big array of drinks – no longer all alcohol-free – and even bigger array of games

The Guardian - UK

The majority of drowning victims in Australia are men. There are strategies to keep everyone safe

Whether it’s sun-soaked beaches, winding rivers, or backyard pools, the aquatic environment is central to the Australian lifestyle.

The Conversation

Anthony Hopkins details ‘fatal day’ that led to 49 years of sobriety

‘I couldn’t remember anything,’ recalled actor

The Independent UK

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Festive spirits bubble while year-round drinking drops in France

Excessive intake of wine, beer and champagne may define Christmas and New Year celebrations across France, but a report by the country's leading addiction monitoring agency shows that alcohol consumption is declining for the rest of the year.

The Independent UK

How I survived a Christmas Day without booze

LET’S UNPACK THAT: For many, including Mark Beaumont, Christmas means sitting in front of the TV with tinnies in hand – so would a day of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers ruin his festive cheer entirely?

Tom’s Guide

How to cure insomnia, according to sleep doctors

Two experts reveal how you can cure insomnia and sleep through the night with some simple lifestyle changes.

Reason

Review: Illustrating Britain's Victorian Booze Restrictions

Temperance activists argued that "the people" should have a say in how many alcohol sellers could serve a given neighborhood.

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Bangkok Post

Thai influencer dies after alcohol drinking challenge

A young Thai social media influencer has died soon after being hired for 30,000 baht to drink a 350ml bottle of whisky.

Evening Standard

Almost one in three men planning on ditching alcohol for Dry January

New research has found that 32% of men are planning to forego booze next month amid concerns for their fitness, mental health and finances.

The Guardian - UK

Family drug and alcohol courts are still running and are a success

Letter: Since they were piloted in 2008, these courts have expanded their reach across England, writes Miranda Paris

The Guardian - UK

The best bubbly for New Year’s Eve: champagnes, crémants and cavas to ring in 2025, tested by our expert

Whether you prefer to pop the cork on prosecco, English fizz or alcohol-free, these sparkling wines are the best around, says Sophia Longhi

The Independent UK

How to avoid a hangover and the best supplements to take, according to experts

Wellness experts swear by these tips to reduce hangover symptoms

The Independent UK

Drink-driving glamper flips car into ditch while on supermarket run

A drink-driving “glamper” flipped her car into a ditch while going to buy more alcohol in Cambridgeshire late on Saturday, 30 November.

Dynamite News

Dumper runs on people sleeping on footpath in Pune; 3 dead, 6 injured

According to Himmat Jadhav, Deputy Commissioner of Police Zone 4, the driver was under the influence of alcohol. He has been arrested. Read further on Dynamite News:

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