Politics Sep 14 Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me' By Darlene Superville, Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Nation Jun 09 New study recommends 1 alcoholic drink per day. Its researchers want clearer U.S. guidelines on drinking One of the officials involved in the study commissioned by Biden's Democratic administration accused Trump's Republican administration of “sidelining” the research — an allegation the Trump administration denies. By Laura Ungar, Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Nation Aug 13 Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll A Gallup poll released Wednesday shows fewer Americans are reporting they drink alcohol as concerns about health risks rise. About half of U.S. adults now believe moderate drinking is harmful, up from 28% in 2015. The poll shows this shift… 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
Dec 28 Why does red wine cause headaches? Research points to a compound found in grape skins By Andrew Waterhouse, Apramita Devi, The Conversation 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… Continue reading
Dec 19 Watch 6:41 Leading researcher explains how viewing addiction as a brain disorder improves treatments By William Brangham, Mike Fritz 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… Continue watching
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