Worldwide Alcohol Aonsumption

Sobering report from the World Health Organisation looking at worldwide alcohol consumption http://www.telegraph.co.uk/journalists/laura-donnelly/10825449/Britains-binge-drinking-levels-are-among-the-highest-in-the-world.html
Peaches Geldof ‘Died Of A Heroin Overdose’

Peaches Geldof ‘Died Of A Heroin Overdose’

8:05am UK, Thursday 01 May 2014 Today’s inquest will reportedly be told the 25-year-old died of a drug overdose – just like her mother Paula Yates. The results of a toxicology report at her inquest will reveal the drugs overdose as the cause of death,...
Binge drinking ‘link to overeating’

Binge drinking ‘link to overeating’

Drinking more than three large glasses of wine can push people over a “tipping point”, meaning they consume about 6,300 extra calories in the following 24 hours, a report has said. By Pippa Stephens Health reporter, BBC News The extra calories could lead...
‘Scandal’ of liver disease inaction

‘Scandal’ of liver disease inaction

The lack of action to tackle liver disease in the UK is “scandalous” according to a group of MPs. In a report, the all-party Parliamentary Hepatology Group says deaths from liver disease in England have risen 40% between 2001-2012. It argues continuing...
School Bans Energy Drinks

School Bans Energy Drinks

School bans Red Bull after pupils as young as 11 battle addiction to energy drinks A school has banned high-caffeine energy drinks after pupils as young as 11 grew dependent on them, downing several cans a day. Students caught with a can of Red Bull or similar...