Health
Are consumers getting the message from alcohol warning labels?
Australia's current alcohol warning labels are failing to effectively convey health messages to the public, according to a new study from Deakin University.
Sep 7, 2015
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Pediatrics
TV alcohol ads tied to problem drinking for teens, study finds
(HealthDay)—A new study finds a link between the number of TV ads for alcohol a teen views, and their odds for problem drinking.
Jan 19, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Majority of public unaware of alcohol's link with cancer
More than half of the British public are unaware of the link between alcohol consumption and cancer, according to a survey from the Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA).
Jan 8, 2015
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Health
Alcohol taxes may give boost to public health, economy
(HealthDay)—Some may believe that raising taxes on alcohol products will cost jobs in the service sector, but a new study suggests that's made up for by job creation elsewhere.
Nov 18, 2014
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Addiction
UK supermarkets minimise price rises for the cheapest alcohol when taxes are increased
Supermarkets in the UK could be hindering efforts to reduce harmful drinking by not fully passing tax increases onto the price of the cheapest beers and spirits, according to health and business researchers.
Jun 23, 2014
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Pediatrics
Most drugs safe to take while breastfeeding
(HealthDay)—Most medications are safe to take while breastfeeding, according to updated guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) published online Aug. 26 in Pediatrics.
Aug 26, 2013
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Health
CDC: Heavy drinking a costly burden to US
(HealthDay)—Excessive drinking is a major economic problem in the United States, costing billions of dollars in health care costs, lost worker productivity and other consequences involved, the federal government reported ...
Aug 13, 2013
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Pediatrics
Effective regulation of alcohol brand placements in movies could limit underage drinking
Researchers at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center have found that current constraints on advertising for alcohol products in movies that adolescents watch are not effective. The study, "Trends in Tobacco and Alcohol Brand Placements ...
May 27, 2013
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Health
Australians drink to get drunk but want alcohol reforms
Australians are increasingly drinking alcohol to get drunk but just one in five believe they drink too much.
Apr 18, 2013
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Health
Australians getting fatter, more anxious, survey finds
Australians are smoking and drinking less than they were five years ago but are fatter and more anxious, according to a new survey profiling the nation's health launched Tuesday.
Apr 16, 2013
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