AUSTRALIANS would rejoice if medical science could prevent 30 per cent of cancer deaths in this country, yet a solution is already available. Cancer Council of Australia chief executive Ian Olver says a dramatic reduction of cancer deaths is possible, simply with lifestyle changes.

Expand Stark new research has laid bare alcohol's toll on innocent victims, with liquor playing a major part in large numbers of murders, fires, car crashes, random assaults and violence in the home.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome came under the spotlight this week after the Federal Government announced new funding for programs targeting the problem. Moderate to high levels of alcohol during pregnancy has been linked to a risk of unborn children developing a range of abnormalities.

Expand One in three New Zealanders have been harmed by their own alcohol drinking, a survey shows. The research found that people most at risk of alcohol-related harm were young Maori men or people living in low socio-economic areas.

Two days of presentations titled Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Awareness are being held in Timaru next week. Alcohol Action South Canterbury is hosting the free presentations at the Bay Community Lounge on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 and 29.

Splitting the alcohol purchase age is the most significant measure proposed by Labour MPs, in tabling amendments to the Government's Alcohol Reform Bill.

Debate over whether the Facebook pages of alcohol brands should come under the same regulatory codes as alcohol advertising, may come down to whether a Facebook user's comment is an 'ad'.

Parents who buy alcohol for underage teenagers are fueling problem drinking among young girls, the chief inspector of probation has said.

Marriage appears to drive women to drink but has the opposite effect on men, a study has suggested.

A teenager was able to use a fake identity card featuring a photo of a cartoon character to buy alcohol during an undercover sting by trading standards officers.