NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas
NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).
NHS Website Sees Surge in Breastfeeding and Alcohol Queries Over Christmas
NHS website data reveals a 146% increase in visits to pages on drinking while breastfeeding over Christmas 2023, rising from 1,028 to 2,526 views, alongside surges in searches for other ailments like norovirus (19,170 views) and chest infections (17,398 views).
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Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Cancer Risk, Warns Voronezh Oncology Dispensary
The Voronezh Regional Oncology Dispensary warns that alcohol increases cancer risk through acetaldehyde production, DNA damage, and interaction with other carcinogens, linking it to cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, breast, stomach, and intestines; they recommend total abstinence or se...
Alcohol Consumption Significantly Increases Cancer Risk, Warns Voronezh Oncology Dispensary
The Voronezh Regional Oncology Dispensary warns that alcohol increases cancer risk through acetaldehyde production, DNA damage, and interaction with other carcinogens, linking it to cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, breast, stomach, and intestines; they recommend total abstinence or se...
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56% Bias Score
Hegseth Deflects Questions on Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refused to answer questions regarding allegations of excessive drinking, financial mismanagement, improper behavior, and a 2017 sexual assault allegation; these allegations led to his resignation from two non-profit leadership positions.
Hegseth Deflects Questions on Misconduct Allegations
Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, refused to answer questions regarding allegations of excessive drinking, financial mismanagement, improper behavior, and a 2017 sexual assault allegation; these allegations led to his resignation from two non-profit leadership positions.
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64% Bias Score
Potential US Tariffs on Alcohol Imports from Canada and Mexico to Increase Prices
A potential 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods could significantly increase prices for popular alcoholic beverages in the US, impacting consumers and businesses; in 2023, the US imported $5.69B in beer and $4.81B in alcohol from Mexico alone.
Potential US Tariffs on Alcohol Imports from Canada and Mexico to Increase Prices
A potential 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods could significantly increase prices for popular alcoholic beverages in the US, impacting consumers and businesses; in 2023, the US imported $5.69B in beer and $4.81B in alcohol from Mexico alone.
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40% Bias Score
Russia Considers Hiding Alcohol to Curb Consumption
A new bill in the Russian Duma aims to regulate alcohol sales by restricting visibility in stores, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
Russia Considers Hiding Alcohol to Curb Consumption
A new bill in the Russian Duma aims to regulate alcohol sales by restricting visibility in stores, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness.
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36% Bias Score
Genoa Woman Fined for Drinking Beer After 10 PM
A woman in Genoa, Italy, was fined 200 euros for drinking beer in the historic center after 10 pm and has launched an online fundraiser as a response.
Genoa Woman Fined for Drinking Beer After 10 PM
A woman in Genoa, Italy, was fined 200 euros for drinking beer in the historic center after 10 pm and has launched an online fundraiser as a response.
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44% Bias Score
FTC Sues Largest US Wine and Spirits Distributor for Price Discrimination
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Southern Glazer's, the largest US wine and spirits distributor, for allegedly violating the Robinson-Patman Act through price discrimination that favored large chains over smaller businesses since at least 2018, potentially harming competition and raising pric...
FTC Sues Largest US Wine and Spirits Distributor for Price Discrimination
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Southern Glazer's, the largest US wine and spirits distributor, for allegedly violating the Robinson-Patman Act through price discrimination that favored large chains over smaller businesses since at least 2018, potentially harming competition and raising pric...
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40% Bias Score
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
Misleading Low-Carb Alcohol Marketing Targets Young Australians
A George Institute study found young Australians are three times more likely to view low-carb or low-sugar alcoholic drinks as healthy due to misleading marketing, highlighting a need for stricter regulations on alcohol labeling and marketing practices, especially concerning sugar content.
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US Alcohol Prices to Soar Under Potential 25% Tariff on Mexican and Canadian Imports
A potential 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian alcohol imports would significantly raise prices for US consumers, impacting businesses of all sizes and potentially leading to retaliatory tariffs and harming US alcohol exports.
US Alcohol Prices to Soar Under Potential 25% Tariff on Mexican and Canadian Imports
A potential 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian alcohol imports would significantly raise prices for US consumers, impacting businesses of all sizes and potentially leading to retaliatory tariffs and harming US alcohol exports.
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44% Bias Score
Laos Methanol Poisoning Deaths
Multiple foreign tourists died from methanol poisoning in Laos, prompting investigations and warnings from Western governments.
Laos Methanol Poisoning Deaths
Multiple foreign tourists died from methanol poisoning in Laos, prompting investigations and warnings from Western governments.
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Maine's Bourbon Haven: Challenging Stereotypes
A profile of the Independent Ice Co., a Portland, Maine bourbon bar, highlighting its impressive collection and its role in challenging preconceived notions about this American spirit.
Maine's Bourbon Haven: Challenging Stereotypes
A profile of the Independent Ice Co., a Portland, Maine bourbon bar, highlighting its impressive collection and its role in challenging preconceived notions about this American spirit.
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40% Bias Score
From Booze to Balance: Millie Gooch's Sobriety Journey
Millie Gooch shares her journey of quitting alcohol and offers advice for women looking to re-evaluate their relationship with drinking.
From Booze to Balance: Millie Gooch's Sobriety Journey
Millie Gooch shares her journey of quitting alcohol and offers advice for women looking to re-evaluate their relationship with drinking.
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