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Surgeon General calls for new label on drinks to warn Americans of alcohol’s cancer risk
Murthy’s advisory comes as research and evidence mounts about the bad effects that alcohol has on human health, but his proposal for a label would require a rare approval from the U.S. Congress.
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Top U.S. doctor calls for cancer warnings on alcohol as Canada sees similar push
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for alcoholic beverages to have warning labels to alert consumers about their cancer risks, as some in Canada make a similar push.
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U.S. Surgeon General sounds alarm about links between alcohol and cancer
The U.S. Surgeon General sounds the alarm on the links between alcohol and many types of cancer, local health experts are hoping the warning is a wake-up call.
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New DMV rule aims to crack down on repeat drunk, impaired drivers
The new ‘Forfeit After Four’ policy revokes driving privileges for drivers who have four drug- or alcohol- related convictions or incidents. The previous rule revoked privileges after five convictions or incidents.
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U.S. Surgeon General Warns About Alcohol and Cancer
US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issuing a Surgeon General's warning about alcohol and cancer risk.
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Going Dry? Doesn't Matter Why. Heineken® 0.0's New Campaign Says Alcohol-Free Should Be Reason-Free
People's drinking habits are changing, so do we still need abstinence months like 'Dry January' and 'Sober October' in the diary to choose non-alcoholic options? New research from Heineken® and University of Oxford Professor Charles...
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What’s getting more expensive in 2025?
If you live in Quebec, you can expect to pay more for a few things in 2025. The price of several goods and services including groceries and electricity are expected to rise.
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Cheering for 2025? Sparkling wine production and exports in EU fell by 8%
Despite an 8% decrease in sparkling wine production and exports in the EU in 2023, Italy's Prosecco topped EU bubbly wine exports, surpassing French Champagne.
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Why drinking Guinness is catching on with Gen Z
Guinness has been a popular choice for bar-goers for centuries. Now more young people and women are ordering the creamy and bitter stout, partly because of social media.
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Deadly consequences of drunk driving: AAA shares sobering statistics for New Year's Eve
New Year's Day is one of the deadliest days for alcohol-related fatalities on the road, according to AAA.
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‘We’re losing craft beer drinkers.’ Westchester brewers discuss business challenges ahead of 2025
Three craft breweries have closed in the past year – Alternative Medicine Brewing in Mount Vernon, Sim Coe Beer Bar in Scarsdale and Miles the Prince in White Plains.
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Impaired driving rules set to change in N.B.
New impaired driving legislation takes effect in New Brunswick on Jan. 1, including new penalties for lower amounts of alcohol.
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Distillers upset hard liquor not included in the tax holiday
Independent distilleries say there’s been a recent trend in financial policies that leave them behind.
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Ottawa spirits makers call federal GST holiday 'unfair'
Local makers of alcoholic spirits are calling the federal GST holiday unfair, as spirits didn't make the list of tax-exempt products. CBC's Natalia Goodwin reports.
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U.S. surgeon general calls for cancer warning labels on alcohol
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory calling for alcoholic drinks to carry a label that warns consumers about their cancer risks. Erin Hobin, a senior scientist at Public Health Ontario, says research has shown such...
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New report finds harms of alcohol outweigh all other substances in Yukon
The Yukon government has released its first substance use surveillance report. The chief medical officer of health says the report's findings are not surprising. He hopes the findings will influence decisions on healthcare resources.
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Canada must label alcohol with cancer warnings, Quebec senator says
On Friday, the U.S. surgeon general said in an advisory that alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks. In 2022, Quebec Sen. Patrick Brazeau introduced Bill S-254, which would mandate health labels...
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Research Suggests Possible Link Between Finger Length And Drinking Habits
New research published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests a possible link between finger length and drinking habits. According to the study, the ratio between the lengths of the index and ring fingers could indicate a...
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Research Suggests Possible Link Between Finger Length And Drinking Habits | World News | WION
New research published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests a possible link between finger length and drinking habits. According to the study, the ratio between the lengths of the index and ring fingers could indicate a...
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Possible Link Between Finger Length And Drinking Habits?
New research published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests a possible link between finger length and drinking habits. According to the study, the ratio between the lengths of the index and ring fingers could indicate a...
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Drinking Too Much? Your Hands Might Hold A Clue
New research published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests a possible link between finger length and drinking habits. According to the study, the ratio between the lengths of the index and ring fingers could indicate a...
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Challenges with introducing involuntary treatment
Ricky's Law has been in effect in Washington state for six years, but there have been challenges in rolling it out. Proponents and critics say there are many factors Canadian lawmakers need to keep in mind if similar legislation is...
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'Not One More.' CT Healthcare heroes share powerful message in holiday campaign against impaired driving
The Connecticut Department of Transportation teamed up with 14 trauma centers, including St. Vincent's Medical Center, for the effort.
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Guelph police and Wellington OPP kick off their annual festive RIDE campaign
Impaired driving is an issue all year round, but Guelph police spokesperson Scott Tracey says the problem is worse during the holiday season. The joint campaign kicks off this week and runs through the remainder of 2024. (Cameron...