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WCRF Recommends Total Alcohol Avoidance for Women to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) advises women to avoid alcohol completely to reduce breast cancer risk, contrasting with UK guidelines permitting up to 14 units weekly, while research suggests even low alcohol consumption increases cancer and heart disease risks.
WCRF Recommends Total Alcohol Avoidance for Women to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) advises women to avoid alcohol completely to reduce breast cancer risk, contrasting with UK guidelines permitting up to 14 units weekly, while research suggests even low alcohol consumption increases cancer and heart disease risks.
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56% Bias Score
College Student Drinking Habits: Misconceptions, Risks, and Responsible Consumption
A Johns Hopkins University 2024 report reveals 70% of students drank during Spring Break, with 25% drinking on 5+ days; however, many students abstain, and responsible drinking necessitates understanding alcohol's effects, including high caloric content (up to 1400 calories in four beers) and potent...
College Student Drinking Habits: Misconceptions, Risks, and Responsible Consumption
A Johns Hopkins University 2024 report reveals 70% of students drank during Spring Break, with 25% drinking on 5+ days; however, many students abstain, and responsible drinking necessitates understanding alcohol's effects, including high caloric content (up to 1400 calories in four beers) and potent...
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Bar Owner Discusses Staffing Crisis and Gin Basil Smash's Global Success
Jörg Meyer, owner of Hamburg's Le Lion bar, discusses the hospitality industry's staffing crisis, his globally popular Gin Basil Smash cocktail, and his views on alcohol consumption in a recent "Frisch an die Arbeit" podcast episode.
Hamburg Bar Owner Discusses Staffing Crisis and Gin Basil Smash's Global Success
Jörg Meyer, owner of Hamburg's Le Lion bar, discusses the hospitality industry's staffing crisis, his globally popular Gin Basil Smash cocktail, and his views on alcohol consumption in a recent "Frisch an die Arbeit" podcast episode.
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44% Bias Score
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Preexisting Conditions
A recent study found that drinking alcohol while having a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage; this is especially concerning given that nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, more than 1 in 3 have prediabetes, and about 40%...
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Preexisting Conditions
A recent study found that drinking alcohol while having a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage; this is especially concerning given that nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, more than 1 in 3 have prediabetes, and about 40%...
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40% Bias Score
Nonalcoholic Beverage Sales Surge 26% as Consumers Prioritize Health and Moderation
Sales of nonalcoholic beer, wine, and spirits in the U.S. surged 26% to over $800 million last year, driven by economic factors and health consciousness, while traditional alcohol sales slightly decreased; nonalcoholic beer accounts for 84% of the zero-proof market.
Nonalcoholic Beverage Sales Surge 26% as Consumers Prioritize Health and Moderation
Sales of nonalcoholic beer, wine, and spirits in the U.S. surged 26% to over $800 million last year, driven by economic factors and health consciousness, while traditional alcohol sales slightly decreased; nonalcoholic beer accounts for 84% of the zero-proof market.
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40% Bias Score
EU Could Prevent Millions of Cancer Cases by Meeting Reduction Targets
A new study shows the EU could prevent almost 3 million cancer diagnoses by 2050 if member states meet targets on tobacco and alcohol, with another million preventable by addressing air pollution and obesity; however, delays in implementing tobacco control measures and insufficient spending on wide-...
EU Could Prevent Millions of Cancer Cases by Meeting Reduction Targets
A new study shows the EU could prevent almost 3 million cancer diagnoses by 2050 if member states meet targets on tobacco and alcohol, with another million preventable by addressing air pollution and obesity; however, delays in implementing tobacco control measures and insufficient spending on wide-...
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24% Bias Score
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
Diverging Trends in Colorectal Cancer: Rising Incidence in Young Adults, Decreasing Mortality Overall
New research reveals rising colorectal cancer incidence in young adults (under 50) across many countries, while overall mortality rates are declining due to improved treatments and screening, particularly for those over 70, with mortality rates falling by 4.8% in men and 9.5% in women.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem
In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.
Dutch Lifestyle Trends: Obesity Remains a Persistent Problem
In 2023, 18% of Dutch adults smoked, 6% excessively drank alcohol, and 50% were overweight; obesity rose to 16%, while smoking and excessive alcohol consumption decreased compared to 2014, but the overweight goal of the National Prevention Agreement seems unlikely to be met.
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24% Bias Score
German Adolescent Alcohol Poisoning Hospitalizations Drop Significantly
A study by the KKH health insurance found that hospitalizations for alcohol poisoning among 12- to 18-year-olds in Germany decreased by 28% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the lowest level since 2006, with approximately 7,650 cases.
German Adolescent Alcohol Poisoning Hospitalizations Drop Significantly
A study by the KKH health insurance found that hospitalizations for alcohol poisoning among 12- to 18-year-olds in Germany decreased by 28% in 2023 compared to 2022, reaching the lowest level since 2006, with approximately 7,650 cases.
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28% Bias Score
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Pre-existing Conditions
A study found that drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious liver damage significantly more for people with a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure; researchers suggest that this is a serious concern given the high prevalence of these conditions in the US and the increased consumption ...
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Liver Damage Risk in Individuals with Pre-existing Conditions
A study found that drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious liver damage significantly more for people with a large belly, diabetes, or high blood pressure; researchers suggest that this is a serious concern given the high prevalence of these conditions in the US and the increased consumption ...
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52% Bias Score
EU Cancer Prevention: 3 Million Cases Potentially Avoidable, but Policy Delays Raise Concerns
A new study reveals that nearly 3 million new cancer diagnoses could be avoided in the EU between 2023 and 2050 by achieving tobacco and alcohol reduction targets, along with measures against air pollution and obesity; however, delays in implementing EU's Cancer Plan raise concerns.
EU Cancer Prevention: 3 Million Cases Potentially Avoidable, but Policy Delays Raise Concerns
A new study reveals that nearly 3 million new cancer diagnoses could be avoided in the EU between 2023 and 2050 by achieving tobacco and alcohol reduction targets, along with measures against air pollution and obesity; however, delays in implementing EU's Cancer Plan raise concerns.
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32% Bias Score
Global Cancer Burden and Disparities on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, the global cancer burden is highlighted with nearly 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths annually; however, mortality rates are declining due to advancements in screening and treatments. In the U.S., over 2 million cancer diagnoses and 600,000 deaths are projected in 2025...
Global Cancer Burden and Disparities on World Cancer Day
On World Cancer Day, the global cancer burden is highlighted with nearly 20 million new cases and 9.7 million deaths annually; however, mortality rates are declining due to advancements in screening and treatments. In the U.S., over 2 million cancer diagnoses and 600,000 deaths are projected in 2025...
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28% Bias Score
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