Federal politicians have mostly embraced the idea of a parliamentary inquiry into alcohol marketing and its self-regulation, which was derided by one Labor MP as 'piss weak'.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who smoke or drink heavily may develop pancreatic cancer at an earlier age than folks who avoid those habits, a new study suggests.

THE alcohol industry is grooming children to drink by marketing booze-flavoured chips, chocolates, lip gloss and biscuits.

Date published: 18 September 2012 Alcohol abuse and obesity are to blame for a big rise in cases of liver disease in the North West, according to a report.

THE majority of people know about the physical ill effects of drinking to excess, but the long-term mental and behavioural consequences can be just as damaging.

PEOPLE in Notts are not aware how many calories they are consuming when they drink, a leading health expert has warned. Mark Holmes, a clinical nurse specialist in substance misuse at Notts Healthcare NHS Trust, said that many people in the cou

STRONG support for a minimum unit price for alcohol in England was voiced at a public debate in Northumberland last night. A panel of experts said the move would save lives, cut hospital admissions, reduce violent crime and anti-social beh