Marlborough Wine & Food Festival put on hold after 40 years
One of Marlborough’s most beloved annual events has been shelved, with organisers today confirming the Marlborough Wine &…
Life sentence stands for Shaun Karauria, who killed Sandeep Dhiman in Hawke’s Bay
According to a recently released decision, Karauria and Rosie Page Lewis, also 17, hatched a plan in December…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
Man who took steroids and drank 24 beers for 77 days without working out makes bodybuilding debut
Back on 8 August, a bloke took to the stage at a bodybuilding competition but looked, well, pretty…
Poison center calls for liver injuries surged 400% between 2000 and 2024
Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000 and…
Tiffany Haddish avoids jail after guilty plea in Georgia drink-driving case
Speaking on the Making Space with Hoda Kotb podcast, she said: “Every time, I try to have fun,…
Health regulator AHPRA apologises for breaching doctor privacy in bulk email
The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered…
Mental health emergencies double in London in three years
Some incidents were fuelled by drink and drugs, while others appeared to stem from a loss of respect…
A Daily GLP-1 Pill Could Curb Heavy Drinking
A GLP-1 pill a day might help keep problem drinking at bay, a recent trial has found. Researchers…
Controlled breathing shows promise for reducing substance use cravings
Controlled breathing interventions can reduce cravings in people who use substances, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, according…
The Drug Behind Ozempic Pill May Help Treat Alcoholics
Topline A clinical trial from the University of Colorado Anschutz found oral semaglutide, the medication behind Ozempic and…
Oral semaglutide reduces heavy drinking in adults with alcohol use disorder
A clinical trial led by researchers at CU Anschutz has found that oral semaglutide, a medication widely used…