Nation Aug 13 Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll By Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Health Jan 03 Watch 5:36 U.S. surgeon general explains why he’s calling for cancer warnings on alcohol Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States behind tobacco use and obesity. Alcohol consumption contributes to roughly 100,000 cancer cases and 20,000 deaths each year. A new advisory says alcoholic beverages should have a… By Amna Nawaz
Health Jan 03 Alcohol’s cancer risk should be clearly labeled on drinks, Surgeon General says Alcohol is a leading cause of cancer, a risk that should be clearly labeled on drinks Americans consume, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposed on Friday. By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press
Health Dec 28 Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in grape skins If you’re trying to dodge a headache this holiday season, opt for a lighter, cheaper red wine. Many components of red wine have been accused of causing headaches, but research suggests the most likely culprit is one you may not… By Andrew Waterhouse, Apramita Devi, The Conversation
Nation Dec 19 Watch 6:41 Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments This week, we are reporting on some promising treatments for two of the deadliest drugs in America: opioids and alcohol. William Brangham sat down with one of the nation’s leading researchers who is studying America’s addictions and how we can… By William Brangham, Mike Fritz
Dec 18 Watch 10:21 Why a promising treatment for alcohol abuse is barely used By William Brangham, Mike Fritz In our ongoing look at treating substance abuse in America, we turn to the most commonly used drug, and one of the deadliest: alcohol. Drinking kills more Americans every year than opioids or any other illegal drug. But promising treatments… Continue watching
Dec 07 Watch 5:38 Drunk driving in the U.S. rose in recent years. Would a lower legal limit improve safety? By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Andrew Chambers According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data, drunk driving crashes are as much as 40 percent higher between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than the rest of the year. The legal blood alcohol limit in the U.S. is… Continue watching
Nov 22 6 tourists died in Laos after alleged methanol poisoning from tainted alcohol. What is methanol, and why was it in drinks? By David Rising, Associated Press The U.S. State Department issued a warning to travelers to be “alert to the potential risk of methanol poisoning.”… Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 6:32 How Scotch whisky producers are aiming to go carbon neutral By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster The UK became the first country to set a deadline to become a carbon-neutral economy with zero emissions of greenhouse gasses. Britain’s target is 2050. Scotland’s is even earlier, by 2045. Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at the effort of… Continue watching
Jun 20 At least 34 dead, dozen hospitalized after drinking illegally brewed liquor in southern India By Associated Press The state's chief minister M K Stalin said the 34 died after consuming liquor that was tainted with methanol, according to the Press Trust of India news agency. Continue reading