Contraceptive mini pill breast cancer risk revealed
By Michelle Roberts Digital health editor Taking a progestogen-only ‘mini pill’ carries a small risk of breast cancer – similar…
Minimum pricing averts alcohol deaths, study claims
A new report suggests the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland has led to fewer alcohol-related deaths compared…
One pub per town – Kenya’s plan to curb alcohol abuse
By Emmanuel Igunza BBC News, central Kenya Kenya’s deputy president has tried to take a radical step to reduce alcohol…
How long does alcohol stay in your system? That depends on several factors.
The Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says two-thirds of adults in 2018 drank alcohol. How much obviously varies, but…
The scheme that gives alcohol to alcoholics
By Lucy Adams BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent In the first project of its kind in Scotland, a project in…
The hostel that gives wine or beer to alcoholics
By Lucy Adams BBC Scotland social affairs correspondent In the first project of its kind in Scotland, a hostel in…
‘I’m an alcoholic taking regular doses of alcohol’
‘I’m an alcoholic taking regular doses of alcohol’ A lifetime alcoholic tells how a project which gives out regular doses…
No power, no pinot – S Africa’s struggling vineyards
By Vumani Mkhize BBC News, Western Cape South Africans are struggling with crippling power cuts on a daily basis, which…
Dehydration is linked to premature aging and illness, according to a study—Tips to stay hydrated
Dehydration is linked to premature aging and illness, according to a study—ways to stay hydrated — Recommendations are independently chosen…
2 Minnesota brothers investigated in TikTok gambling scheme
Investigators in Minnesota are looking into allegations two men have been running a TikTok gambling scheme in the state’s casinos.…
Is There Really No Safe Amount of Drinking?
Spilled red wine Credit – Getty Images The safest amount of alcohol to drink is none, according to new guidance…
Don’t Give Into TikTok’s New Hangover Cure
Don’t Give Into TikTok’s New Hangover CureThales Antonio / EyeEm – Getty Images TIKTOK IS BACK with another life hack.…