We need to bust the myths about Scotland and booze before we can tackle our binge-drinking culture, says Professor Geoff Palmer There have been so many alcohol-related headlines in Scotland…

New Zealand's government has proposed several changes to alcohol laws in a bid to curb youth drinking. Only those over 20 - up from 18 - will be allowed to…

Women who drink regular beer may be increasing their risk of developing psoriasis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the skin, new findings suggest. Other options, such as light beer and wine,…

British researchers found women who exceeded their weekly alcohol limit were also far more likely to have an abortion. The study of 25,000 individuals also found the proportion of teenage…

Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed a measure designed to save young lives by acting as a curb to adults who knowingly provide underage teens with alcohol in the home. The governor…

A study conducted in Seoul, South Korea has uncovered a definitive link between binge drinking, high blood pressure, and an increased risk of heart attack or stroke. Researchers from the…

The way that alcohol impairs reasoning and problem-solving abilities may explain why some people feel they're fit to drive even though they're drunk, researchers say. The study looked at how…

Ivan the Terrible ramped up its production, Mikhail Gorbachev banned it and Boris Yeltsin wandered the streets of Washington in his underpants after consuming too much of it. Now President…

Alcohol-related injuries in Victoria have risen dramatically over the past decade, while the state's alcohol consumption remained stable. Michael Livingston and his colleagues at the Turning Point Alcohol and Drug…

A hard-hitting report from a team of experts lists 63 recommendations which they believe will improve both the health of its citizens and its image. Its findings and recommendations have…