alcohol

As India Reopens Liquor Stores, Customers Line Up — But Overcrowding Forces Closures

3:57pm May 06, 2020

by Sushmita Pathak

When liquor stores reopened Monday for the first time in six weeks, crowds lined up, posing infection risks. Some states then reversed the decision to reopen or levied higher taxes to deter crowds.

A Thai woman wearing a face mask purchases cases of beer on Thursday, the night before a citywide alcohol ban in Bangkok. Thai authorities have banned alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to stop social gatherings and slow the spread of COVID-19.

In Bangkok, Holiday Alcohol Ban Results In Panic Buying — And No Social Distancing

10:40am April 10, 2020

by Michael Sullivan

Authorities in Thailand's capital are prohibiting alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the Thai New Year. Instead, it caused long lines at liquor outlets.

Overall, researchers found men died of alcohol-related causes in 2017 at a higher rate than women. But when analyzing annual increases in deaths, the largest increase was among white women.

Health & Safety

U.S. Alcohol-Related Deaths Have Doubled, Study Says

11:05pm January 08, 2020

Death certificates spanning 2017 indicate nearly 73,000 people died in the U.S from liver disease and other alcohol-related illnesses. That is up from just under 36,000 deaths in 1999.

More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events.

Going For A Beer Run? Here's How A Brew Fares As A Post-Exercise Recovery Drink

2:25pm November 08, 2019

by Aaron Schachter

More lower-alcohol, lower-calorie beers are being marketed as part of an active lifestyle, and are even being offered after long runs or sporting events. But scientists say to be wary.

Cameron and Katlynn Fischer celebrated their April wedding in Colorado. But the day before, Cameron was in such bad shape from a bachelor party hangover that he headed to an emergency room to be rehydrated. That's when their financial headaches began.

The Real Bachelor Party Hangover: A $12,460 ER Bill

4:10pm September 19, 2019

by Markian Hawryluk

The high ER charge for treating one Colorado groom's hangover the day before his wedding illustrates how emergency room bills have become major headaches for many Americans.

LifeVine boasts that it has little sugar and higher antioxidant levels than most wines. There is a wave of wines and spirits that aim to woo wellness enthusiasts. But some health claims made by alcohol brands have scientists on edge.

Health & Safety

Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits. Health Experts Say Don't Swallow Claims

4:25pm August 05, 2019

by Shana Clarke

As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and health researchers on edge.

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

Health & Safety

Mixing Alcohol And Sun? Beware, A Buzz Begets A Faster Burn

7:00am July 14, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Drinking alcohol is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer. Part of the risk may be explained by the direct effect that alcohol has on antioxidant levels in the skin, which can hasten a sunburn.

A cocuy drink made with pepper sauce and fruit juice on a local bar in Barquisimeto.

World News

Many Venezuelans Can No Longer Afford Beer, So They're Drinking Cheap Agave Liquor

2:08pm July 03, 2019

by John Otis

Cocuy was once stigmatized as moonshine, but with hyperinflation putting other drinks out of reach, many Venezuelans have turned to this cheap form of alcohol. It tastes similar to tequila and mezcal.

The new standard in Kansas, which took effect on Monday, lifts the cap on beer alcohol levels, but only to a degree. The new maximum is 6 percent alcohol by volume.

National

The End Is Near For 3.2 Beer

6:23pm April 05, 2019

by Frank Morris

The end of a Depression-era alcohol has brewers happy to see the stuff go. "It was just a pain in the posterior, you know, for everyone," says one brewer.

Seedlip, a distilled nonalcoholic spirit, was created when Ben Branson came across a 17th-century book that contained nonalcoholic remedies for a variety of maladies — from epilepsy to kidney stones.

National

Now, There Is Zero Proof That Alcohol Is What Makes A Great Cocktail

12:31pm March 21, 2019

by Kristen Hartke

Millennials are drinking less, spurring beverage companies to create alternatives to traditional cocktails — using herbs, spices, citrus and veggies to craft unique flavors for nonalcoholic drinks.