Alcohol

Global temperatures rising by just 3 degrees could lead to 2,100 Americans dying every year

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Temperatures rising just a few degrees could lead to thousands of early deaths in the US, a new study suggests. Researchers found that if global temperatures rose by 3.5 Fahrenheit (F), or 2 Celsius (C), it could result in 2,100 fatal injuries such as from transportation accidents, drownings and assaults. What’s more, most of the … Read more

Rupert Grint on his new supernatural thriller and his collection of strange objects

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Of the three young actors who grew up in the glare of the Harry Potter spotlight, Rupert Grint has been the least conspicuous since the franchise that turned them all into multi-millionaires ended almost a decade ago.  Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry, has been lauded for sterling work on both stage and screen, but has … Read more

‘Addiction-curing witches’ accused of trying to fleece vulnerable alcoholics of hundreds of pounds

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Self-confessed witches have been accused of fleecing vulnerable alcoholics out of hundreds of pounds by promising them they could be cured through a spell. MailOnline found African voodoo specialists offering bogus remedies to alcoholics from around the world on a website for freelancers seeking work.   One described themselves as a ‘very experienced’ and ‘professional’ spell-caster, … Read more

Number of Americans killed by alcohol DOUBLED in less than two decades, study finds 

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Number of Americans killed by alcohol DOUBLED in less than two decades, study finds Nearly a million Americans died of alcohol-related causes, according to an NIH analysis of death certificates  Between 1999 and 2017, the number of booze-linked deaths more than doubled Though men were more likely to die because of drinking, the sharpest rise … Read more

Doctors in Canada warn cannabis edibles dangerous if taken with alcohol, sleeping pills, opiods

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Cannabis edibles can be dangerous because they take longer to give a high and can interact with alcohol, sleeping pills and opioids, doctors warn Cannabis edibles commonly viewed as a safer alternative to smoking or vaping But they can cause paranoia and sickness if taken with other drugs like opioids Ingested marijuana can take four … Read more

Breast cancer. Bad skin: Top doctor reveals the real reason women should give up the booze

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There are many health risks in drinking, but of all the recreational substances we take, alcohol creates the greatest sense of sociability. You become energetic, relaxed and positive, and you’re more inclined to like other people. These kinds of benefits are hard to measure, but in my view they have an enormous value in society.  … Read more

Emma Willis reveals she used to worry husband Matt would ‘never come home’ after wild nights out

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Emma Willis has revealed at one point she worried her husband Matt would ‘never come home’ after one of his wild nights out. The Busted singer, 36, has been open about his past struggles with alcohol and drug addiction and was in an out of rehab for years before becoming sober in 2008. Speaking to … Read more

Nutritionist Lee Holmes reveals what a month without alcohol REALLY does for your health

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For years, countless drinkers have temporarily given up alcohol for one month as part of ‘Dry January’ after the overindulgence of the festive season. But while the benefits of turning permanently teetotal are undisputed, can binning booze for as little as 31 days – only to jump straight back on the wagon – really make … Read more