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Just two drinks a day may be far riskier than you think
A major new study reveals that drinking just two alcoholic beverages a day is associated with a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. Researchers also found no significant overall health benefits from alcohol, with risks rising as consumption increases.
Singapore's tap water safe to drink despite haze, says Grace Fu
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu's comments came after videos of blackish rainwater were circulated on social media.
Drinking water supplies dwindle in Yemeni city besieged by Houthi rebels
Taiz, a city in southwestern Yemen, faces a severe water crisis as Houthi rebels backed by Iran tighten their encirclement. The city has struggled with water issues for over a decade, but the situation has worsened in recent weeks.
History shows there’s no room for ambiguity when it comes to drinking and driving
Minister Seán Canney was right to stand down an RSA plan to install breathalysers
Suited up, matcha drink in hand: Caleb Williams leads NFL Week 7 arrivals
NFL stars continue to turn game-day arrivals into their own weekly fashion showcase.
Food Drink Ireland launches new Food Safety Incident Management Guide
Aimed primarily at manufacturers, the new guide is designed to protect and maintain Irish food safety standards
GROUNDUP: Tshwane’s drinking water crisis a wake-up call for SA as sewage pollution sickens hundreds
More than 400 people, mostly children under four, contracted gastrointestinal illnesses after drinking contaminated tap water in Bronkhorstspruit, exposing failures in water treatment and municipal oversight. The outbreak highlights South Africa’s wider sewage crisis, with experts warning that failing wastewater systems threaten drinking-water safety and nat
Japanese top chef sacked after drinking on the job wins $11k payout
A chef worked at a high-end Sydney restaurant. The fair work umpire ruled his dismissal was harsh, unjust and unreasonable.
Faecal waste pollutes drinking water in Mexico’s Yucatan, Greenpeace says
Biohackers say this supplement lets you drink coffee at night. No one knows if it’s safe
<p>Rutaecarpine is touted as a fix to rapidly flush caffeine out of the body, but it may be toxic when mixed with Tylenol</p>
Drinks group behind Bulmers cider in Ireland adds wholesale arm of Asahi UK to portfolio
C&C stock jumped by more than 9% on Friday morning following news of acquisition
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