From the Irish Independent NEW figures show 360 drivers have received penalty points after being caught slightly over the drink-driving limit, writes Paul Melia. The points have been imposed since…

From the Irish Independent TAOISEACH Enda Kenny today defended the decision to postpone a bill to abolish the selling of cheap alcohol by supermarkets. He had promised during the summer…

AUSTRALIA'S peak medical body has censured the social media giant Facebook for allowing alcohol companies to target children. The Australian Medical Association released its report yesterday into the alcohol industry's…

A former professional racing car driver has launched a new pocket-sized breathalyser on the Irish market.

MIDDLE-AGED men living in poor communities in Ireland and Britain are 10 times more likely to take their own lives than men of a similar age living in more affluent districts, according to research conducted by the Samaritans.

From Reuters   By Amy Norton NEW YORK | Tue Sep 18, 2012 8:30pm BST NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who smoke or drink heavily may develop pancreatic cancer at…

TAOISEACH Enda Kenny today defended the decision to postpone a bill to abolish the selling of cheap alcohol by supermarkets. He had promised during the summer that the sale of alcohol bill would come before the Dail by the end of the year.

From the Irish Independent, see number 5 for alcohol-related advice The National Men's Health Policy 2008-2013 shows that men have a lower life expectancy than women and are more likely…

From the Irish Independent ALL-IRELAND-winning Kerry footballer Kieran Donaghy has spoken for the first time about his difficult relationship with his father. In a candid and emotional interview with the…

From The Scotsman By ANGUS HOWARTH Published on Saturday 15 September 2012 00:31 THE plan to set a minimum price for alcohol is being delayed by an objection from Bulgaria,…