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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Divinópolis maintains 8th position among cities in MG with the highest alcohol consumption

Divinópolis ranks 8th in the state of Minas Gerais for alcohol consumption in 2025, with significant annual spending by its residents.

Mar 22 • 19:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP has an average of 70 cases per day of domestic violence associated with alcohol use

A recent study revealed that there are 70 daily cases of domestic violence related to alcohol consumption in São Paulo, totaling over 50,000 incidents from 2023 to 2024.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Widespread habit may raise colorectal cancer risk more than you think

Drinking alcohol is now identified as a significant risk factor for colorectal cancer, particularly among younger adults under 50, according to the American Cancer Society.

Mar 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV doctor says worrying rise in liver problem in UK 'not down to alcohol'

Dr. Amir Khan highlights a troubling rise in liver issues in the UK, attributing it to unhealthy diets rather than alcohol consumption.

Mar 19 • 01:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The American General 'Disgraced' by Ukraine. He Lost Secret Documents

Major General Antonio Aguto, overseeing U.S. military aid to Ukraine, faces serious allegations after losing classified documents on a train and suffering a concussion reportedly linked to excessive alcohol consumption.

Mar 18 • 12:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario expanding bring-your-own-booze rules to include festivals

Ontario is expanding its bring-your-own-alcohol rules to allow consumption at various municipal events, aiming to boost tourism and attendance.

Mar 17 • 21:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will there be a dry law in CDMX during the 2026 World Cup? Clara Brugada clarifies

Clara Brugada discusses potential regulations regarding alcohol consumption during the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City to ensure safety during the events.

Mar 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Embarrassing Revelation: US General Sent to Ukraine Left Classified Maps on Train and Fell Three Times While Drunk

A former US Army general, responsible for coordinating military aid to Ukraine, left classified maps on a train in Europe and suffered a concussion from excessive alcohol consumption after dinner in Ukraine, according to a report from the US Department of Defense Inspector General.

Mar 17 • 11:17 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

US general overseeing Ukraine security assistance left classified maps on train, suffered alcohol-related concussion, watchdog finds

A retired U.S. Army general lost classified maps on a train in Europe and suffered a concussion due to excessive alcohol consumption, according to a Pentagon report.

Mar 17 • 02:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Drunkenness and men's gangs. The dark side of a popular Mallorca resort

The article discusses the dark side of Magaluf, a popular resort in Mallorca, highlighting issues such as drugged drinks, excessive alcohol consumption, sexual harassment, and cases of rape that tourists often overlook.

Mar 15 • 22:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Exercise Can Reduce the Harm of Alcohol! Shocking Revelation in Research

A new study suggests that regular exercise may lower the risk of early death from serious diseases linked to alcohol consumption, though experts advise against reckless drinking.

Mar 15 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Why Alcohol Consumption Affects Emotions and Causes Anxiety the Next Day

The article discusses how alcohol consumption can lead to emotional distress and anxiety the following day, often referred to as 'hangover anxiety.'

Mar 14 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS ⟩ Kate Middleton breaks royal silence: cancer diagnosis changed my relationship with alcohol

Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, shares how her cancer diagnosis has significantly altered her lifestyle choices, particularly her alcohol consumption.

Mar 14 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Motorcyclist is thrown and seriously injured in accident on BR-402; motorcycle slides 18 m

A 42-year-old man was seriously injured after falling from his motorcycle on BR-402 in Parnaíba, Piauí, reportedly due to suspected alcohol consumption.

Mar 14 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Princess Catherine talks about the impact of cancer on her life - this is what she has almost completely excluded

Princess Catherine shared how her cancer diagnosis has influenced her life choices, particularly her reduced alcohol consumption.

Mar 14 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alcohol is one of the main risk factors for cancer, study points out

A recent study shows that alcohol consumption significantly increases the risk of various types of cancer, highlighting its classification as a Group 1 carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Mar 14 • 08:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum wakes up with rotting legs after passing out drunk and issues urgent warning

A mother who woke up to find her legs severely swollen and rotting after a night of drinking has issued a warning about the dangers of alcohol consumption.

Mar 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

How my ailing brother admitted to hospital vanished without trace — Lagos trader

A Lagos trader discusses the mysterious disappearance of his brother from a hospital shortly after being admitted for illness related to alcohol consumption.

Mar 14 • 00:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

With exalted and fighting children, elderly woman calls police to family home in Ipaba

An elderly woman in Ipaba, Brazil, called the police after her two adult sons began fighting at home, allegedly due to alcohol consumption.

Mar 13 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After a long silence, Catherine Middleton spoke about her illness: revealed what she had to change

Catherine Middleton disclosed that her cancer diagnosis has significantly altered her lifestyle choices, particularly her alcohol consumption.

Mar 13 • 12:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

22-year-old American Woman Diagnosed with Cancer Due to Alcohol Consumption

A 22-year-old American woman found out she had cancer after consuming alcohol, highlighting the potential health risks associated with drinking.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedes drank less last year

In 2025, alcohol consumption in Sweden decreased by approximately 2.6% compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Central Association for Alcohol and Drug Information (CAN).

Mar 13 • 05:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kate Middleton gives health update and reveals what she's cut back since cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton discussed her health and alcohol intake during a surprise visit to the Bermondsey Beer Mile, revealing she has reduced her alcohol consumption following her cancer diagnosis.

Mar 12 • 14:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Bloodbath' hits wine country as millennials and boomers abandon alcohol

The U.S. wine industry is facing a severe downturn as millennials reduce alcohol consumption and baby boomers exit the market, leading to significant revenue losses and winery closures.

Mar 12 • 12:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

They don't drink and don't have sex, claims new survey. So what does Generation Z actually do?

A new survey suggests that Generation Z drinks less alcohol and approaches sex more cautiously than previous generations, with some intimacy moving to online spaces.

Mar 12 • 04:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate deaths of men after consuming alcoholic beverage in Bahia

The Civil Police of Bahia is investigating the deaths of two men in Belmonte following the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Mar 12 • 00:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women's deaths from alcohol consumption increase by 20% in a decade in Brazil

Deaths attributable to alcohol use among women in Brazil have risen by 20% from 2013 to 2023, according to Cisa data.

Mar 10 • 20:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Finnish head coach involved in drinking scandal has been fired, man regrets one thing

Igor Medved, the head coach of the Finnish ski jumping team, has been fired following incidents of excessive alcohol consumption during the Milano Cortina Olympics.

Mar 10 • 13:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Freight Train Targeted for Scrapping Runs 1220 km...Drunk Engineer's 'Self-Check' Leads to Train Operation

A recent audit revealed that a freight train, deemed unfit for operation, continued running due to negligence from both the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation, while issues regarding the management of engineer alcohol consumption were also highlighted.

Mar 9 • 06:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 17-year-old hospitalized after consuming alcohol - Shop owner arrested

A 17-year-old boy in Thessaloniki was hospitalized following alcohol consumption at an establishment, leading to the arrest of the shop's owner.

Mar 8 • 08:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Just Before Spring Break: The Law Being Challenged in Florida That Has Decreased Sales in Fort Lauderdale

A new ordinance in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that restricts public alcohol consumption has negatively impacted local businesses just ahead of the Spring Break season.

Mar 7 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

This is how scientists intend to prevent alcohol and drugs from hijacking the brain

Researchers have identified neural mechanisms activated by cocaine and alcohol consumption that could lead to new treatments for addiction.

Mar 4 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norwegians Buy Less Alcohol – Especially Spirits

Norwegians have reduced their alcohol purchases, particularly in spirits, with total sales of alcoholic beverages dropping by 1.2% last year.

Mar 3 • 09:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Are you drinking this much alcohol? It is not good for the brain

In her new book, author Varpu Tavi outlines how even moderate alcohol consumption can negatively impact brain health.

Mar 3 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Each liter less of alcohol per year can reduce cancer mortality

A study suggests that reducing alcohol consumption could significantly lower cancer mortality rates.

Mar 2 • 15:05 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Eastern Province - Illicit Alcohol Kills 20, Leaves 300 Blind

Illicit alcohol consumption in Rwanda's Eastern Province has resulted in 20 deaths and 300 cases of blindness over the past year, primarily due to methanol contamination.

Mar 2 • 06:56 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Alcohol consumption is declining: How spirit producers and brewers are responding to the trend towards moderation

Alcohol consumption is decreasing, particularly among Generation Z, prompting spirit producers and brewers to reconsider their strategies.

Feb 28 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alagoas records an increase in deaths from alcohol and drugs during the pandemic, study indicates

A study shows that deaths related to alcohol and drug consumption increased in Alagoas during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 27 • 21:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Gen Z drinks less but uses nicotine more than other generations: report

A recent report shows that Gen Z Canadians consume less alcohol but have a higher usage of nicotine products compared to older generations.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Frida Karlsson's Statement Shocked the Norwegians, Led by Klæbo

Frida Karlsson, who won two gold medals in cross-country skiing at the Milano Cortina Olympics, made a statement about alcohol consumption that surprised Norwegian ski stars Johannes Høsflot Klæbo and Emil Iversen.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Krzysztof Adam Kowalczyk: What will replace the monopoly

The author critiques the excessive availability of alcohol in Poland and the societal costs associated with it, arguing against the convenience stores' role in promoting alcohol consumption.

Feb 26 • 03:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alcohol Map of Poland. Which Cities are Tightening the Screws

The article discusses the rising social costs of alcohol consumption in Poland and the measures taken by major cities to limit alcohol use.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? Data from Major Cities Surprises

A report highlights the significant economic and social costs associated with alcohol consumption in Poland, estimating that these costs could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alcohol costs Poland billions. Local authorities say: enough

Alcohol consumption in Poland is estimated to cost the economy between 0.9% and 2.5% of GDP, raising alarm among local authorities.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Does Prohibition Pay Off? The Latest Data from the Largest Cities Surprises

New data from Poland reveals that the economic costs of alcohol consumption range from 0.9% to 2.5% of GDP, amounting to significant figures that could exceed 100 billion PLN by 2026.

Feb 26 • 03:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Study: Parts of a Drunken Person's Brain Encapsulate Themselves

A new study reveals that alcohol consumption leads to altered communication between regions of the brain, with each area processing information more independently.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's nationwide obesity rate increased by 1%... cigarette usage and alcohol consumption rates decreased

The national obesity rate in South Korea rose to 35.4% last year, while rates of tobacco use and high-risk drinking showed a decline.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Ramón Bataller, liver health expert: "Alcohol is the main cause of deaths and hospital admissions related to the liver"

Dr. Ramón Bataller highlights the severe health impacts of alcohol consumption on liver diseases, indicating an increase in hospitalizations and mortality rates.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

New projects in the Sejm limiting alcohol consumption. But there’s no rush

Polish politicians are rushing to create new proposals to amend the alcohol law, but it remains uncertain if and when these will be implemented, despite a slight decrease in alcohol consumption.

Feb 23 • 06:19 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

This is how Norway drinks: - All trends start at Aker Brygge.

Norway's drinking habits reveal regional preferences, with places like Trøndelag known for red wine and Oslo for champagne, largely influenced by a national alcohol monopoly.

Feb 21 • 21:01 UTC

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