Alcohol
Lidl launches ‘hangover-free’ Prosecco line

Lidl launches ‘hangover-free’ Prosecco line
New version of fizz released just in time for Christmas - but is it too good to be true?
10 Oct 2017
Drunk Briton becomes first to swim Hoover Dam

Drunk Briton becomes first to swim Hoover Dam
Aaron Hughes, in Las Vegas for his stag-do, escaped being dragged under only because nine of the 10 turbines were not in operation
12 Sep 2017
Five of the best reasons for calling in sick

Five of the best reasons for calling in sick
From obstructive cows to devastating darts, wannabe absentees can be creative
11 Jul 2017
Orange is the new white: The rise and rise of orange wine

Orange is the new white: The rise and rise of orange wine
The complexity of red with the refreshment of white
27 Jun 2017
Alcohol-related cancers 'to kill 135,000 in next 20 years'

Alcohol-related cancers 'to kill 135,000 in next 20 years'
Patients with cancers linked to alcohol consumption will cost the NHS £2bn by 2035, says charity
18 Nov 2016
Alcohol a 'direct cause' of seven forms of cancer

Alcohol a 'direct cause' of seven forms of cancer
Experts call for more education campaigns in wake of new study
22 Jul 2016
New alcohol health advice branded 'scaremongering'

New alcohol health advice branded 'scaremongering'
Critics not impressed over call for men to drink no more than women
8 Jan 2016
Alcohol pricing: has Scottish government been scuppered?

Alcohol pricing: has Scottish government been scuppered?
European court rules measure is illegal if same benefit can be derived from tax rises
24 Dec 2015
Alcohol related A&E admissions 'up 50%' in nine years

Alcohol related A&E admissions 'up 50%' in nine years
New study shows emergency admissions caused by alcohol top 250,000 a year in England
22 Dec 2015
Reckless drunks 'share genetic mutation'

Reckless drunks 'share genetic mutation'
Researchers find that 2.2% of Finns carry a mutated gene that means they can't 'hold their drink'
18 Nov 2015
Vegemite is 'gateway to misery' – but will not be banned

Vegemite is 'gateway to misery' – but will not be banned
Government decides against plan to limit sales of yeast spread after claims it is used to brew moonshine
10 Aug 2015