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A study finds light drinkers have the lowest combined risk of getting cancer and dying prematurely — lower than nondrinkers. Alcohol is estimated to be the third-largest contributor to overall cancer deaths.

Drinking Alcohol Can Raise Cancer Risk. How Much Is Too Much?

9:37pm June 19, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

A study finds light drinkers have the lowest combined risk of getting cancer and dying prematurely — lower than nondrinkers. Alcohol is estimated to be the third-largest contributor to cancer deaths.

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Treatment for alcohol problems isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. The NIH has launched a treatment navigator website to connect people to resources and a wide variety of treatment options.

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Is Alcohol A Problem? Online Tool Helps Assess Risk And Find Help

10:50am January 08, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

Treatment for alcohol problems isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. The NIH has launched a navigator site that can help figure out the scope of the problem and find evidence-based treatment options.

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Since the early '90s, more Americans have been drinking — and a growing number drinking heavily.

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Drinking On The Rise In U.S., Especially For Women, Minorities, Older Adults

8:39pm August 10, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

A new study in JAMA Psychiatry looks at rates of alcohol use from 2002 to 2013. Alcohol use in general went up, and problem drinking — binging, abuse and dependence — increased even more.

Favorite Ramadan drinks vary by country. In Jordan and Lebanon, tamer hindi, a tamarind-based beverage (seen above), is often offered alongside qamar al-deen, a thick apricot nectar.

All Over The World, Thirsty Muslims Have Their Ramadan Go-To Drinks

4:41pm June 08, 2017

by Amy E. Robertson

After a long day of fasting, especially in summer, thirst can be stronger than hunger. The drinks of choice are usually sweet and fruity, but each country puts its own spin on a refreshing beverage.

The Falcon is one of 120 pubs that Wandsworth has designated for protection. The pub, which has stained glass windows, dates to the 1800s.

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London Borough Raises Pints — And Legal Protections — To U.K.'s Fading Pubs

9:20am September 13, 2016

by Frank Langfitt

Thousands of British pubs have closed in recent years. One London borough is trying to protect its pubs by requiring government approval if owners want to sell them for a different use.

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Hoover Tower is seen through a sculpture by Kenneth Snelson on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., in 2009.

Stanford Bans Hard Liquor From On-Campus Parties, Limits Bottle Sizes

2:58pm August 23, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The change in policy, following a high-profile sexual assault, was swiftly criticized by those who believe it focuses on the wrong issue.

Women Blast CDC's Advice To Use Birth Control If Drinking Alcohol

8:07pm February 04, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting flamed for saying that sexually active women should be on birth control if they drink alcohol, or stop drinking before getting pregnant.

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Seeing double after toasting? Just wait for the hangover that's coming, thanks in part to those bubbles in sparkling wine.

Want To Avoid A Hangover? Science Has Got You Covered

11:19am December 31, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

Champagne and other booze flow freely on New Year's Eve. But if you want to wake to a new year without the side effects of alcohol, don't fret: We've got science-based tips for avoiding that headache.

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Drinking with co-workers can be festive — and fraught. In an informal survey of Salt readers, 25 percent of you told us you'd gotten tipsy enough to regret it at an office party, and 80 percent said you'd seen a co-worker overdo it, with embarrassing re

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From Tipsy To Regret: Your Tales From The Office Holiday Party

3:14pm December 16, 2015

Office soirees can be an opportunity for networking and workplace bonding. But drinking with the boss can also lead to embarrassment, injury and litigious outcomes, as the stories you shared bear out.

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Sipping on rum punch at the office party may be festive, but too much alcohol can lead to behavior that might embarrass you later

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Boozing At The Office Holiday Party? Use Our Tips, Take Our Survey

2:18pm December 11, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

Sipping on rum punch at the office party may be festive, but too much alcohol can lead to behavior that might embarrass you later. Read our tips on staying in control and take our survey.