Alcohol Risks
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What’s the link between alcohol and dementia? New study sheds lightThe report notes that it is in contrast to previous research, which has suggested that moderate and light drinking might even have a protective effect on dementia.HealthSep 24, 2025
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Will Health Canada update site with new alcohol guidance? Duclos won’t sayResearchers behind the latest guidance on drinking alcohol want Health Canada to update findings on its website to inform the public about safe levels of consumption.HealthApr 15, 2023
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New alcohol guidance: When are provinces planning to adopt measures?Politicians in charge of provincial and territorial liquor laws aren't hurrying to adopt or promote newly updated guidelines that advise a steep drop in Canadian drinking habits.CanadaJan 27, 2023
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Drinking too much? New guide on alcohol consumption outlines limits for CanadiansRecommendations by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction say that drinking more than two standard drinks per occasion is associated with increased health risks.CanadaJan 17, 2023
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Is wine healthy? U.S. government, alcohol industry pour $100M into study to find outIs alcohol good for you or not? A new U.S. study, partially funded by the alcohol industry, is hoping to get some answers.HealthJul 6, 2017
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77,000 Canadians hospitalized because of alcohol in 2016Tens of thousands of Canadians were hospitalized because of alcohol in 2016, according to a new report from the Canadian Institute of Health Information.CanadaJun 22, 2017
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Cheers! British scientist is testing ‘hangover-free alcohol’No more nausea, throbbing headaches and a weak stomach. It sounds too good to be true but a British scientist says he’s created a hangover-free alcohol.HealthSep 26, 2016
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Alcohol ‘directly causes’ seven forms of cancer, scientist suggestsAlcohol ‘directly causes’ seven forms of cancer, scientists are warning in a new study that suggests drinking even low to moderate amounts is risky.HealthJul 22, 2016
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