School-age drinking increases breast cancer risk
Here's a sobering fact for millions of young women heading back to school: The more alcohol they drink before motherhood, the greater their risk of future breast cancer. From MedicalXpress…
Four alcohol brands dominate popular music mentions
Patron tequila, Hennessy cognac, Grey Goose vodka, and Jack Daniel's whiskey””accounted for more than half of alcohol brand mentions in the songs that mentioned alcohol use in Billboard's most popular…
Ireland’s problematic relationship with alcohol: Part II
On Day 2 of her series, Petula Martyn goes out with the emergency services in Cork to witness the effects of alcohol
Alcohol Action Ireland appoints Suzanne Costello as its new CEO
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, is delighted to announce the appointment of Suzanne Costello as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Ms Costello joins Alcohol Action…
Alcohol Action Ireland urges Government to make reaching agreement on a ban of alcohol sponsorship of sports a priority
Alcohol Action Ireland welcomed recent media reports today (Sunday) that there is an agreement in principle at Cabinet level that we need to break the close links between the alcohol…
Ireland’s 7,400 pubs have combined debts of just over €2 billion
Ireland's 7,400 pubs have combined debts of more than €2 billion and are continuing to feel the pinch from the recession, according to a report on the sector by AIB…
Tackling alcohol abuse – minimum pricing
A letter to The Irish Times from Professor Frank Murray of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland's Alcohol Policy Group. Sir, – Dan O'Brien's article (Business Opinion, August 23rd)…
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy down
There has been a “marked reduction” in alcohol consumption among pregnant women, according to new research. From the Irish Examiner However, health experts are concerned at the high levels of…
Doctor backs calls for minimum alcohol price
A LOCALLY-based doctor has weighed in over the minimum alcohol cost debate, citing a minimum cost of 50p per unit of alcohol as being ideal. From The Fermanagh Herald Dr…
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