Category: alcohol

Will a Little Drinking Help Your Heart? Maybe Not

If you believe an occasional tipple is good for your heart, a new study may make you reconsider the notion. Some previous research has suggested that light drinking may benefit the heart, but this large study concluded that any amount of drinking is associated with a higher risk of heart disease, and that any supposed benefits…


Alcohol-Associated Deaths Surged During First 12 Months of CCP Virus Pandemic: Study

The number of Americans who died of alcohol-associated causes throughout the first 12 months of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased dramatically, according to a recent study. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) on March 18, revealed that 99,017 U.S. citizens died of alcohol-related causes in 2020—a 25.5 percent increase from…


Los Angeles Streamlines Alcohol Permit Process for Restaurants

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Restaurants in Los Angeles will now be able to obtain a permit to sell alcohol faster under a new program the city created to help restaurants rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. The city council on Feb. 9 approved the program, which has been in the works since 2020, lessening the cost and time…


Homemade Limoncello Is Easier to Make Than You Think

It always strikes me as a bit of a marvel that in the deepest and darkest days of winter, citrus arrives with aplomb. It’s on these days, when you’re craving the sun the most, that vividly colored oranges, rosy-hued grapefruit, and bright yellow lemons find their way to your kitchen like little palmfuls of sunshine,…


No Amount of Alcohol Consumption Is Good for the Heart: Report

No amount of alcohol consumption—not even a moderate amount—is good for the heart, the World Health Federation (WHF) said on Thursday. In a new policy brief titled “The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Cardiovascular Health: Myths and Measures,” WHF is pushing back on the widespread belief that drinking a daily glass of wine may be beneficial….


Northern Territory Vaccine Pass for Licensed, not Unlicensed Venues, Businesses Ask Why

Licensed hospitality venues in the Northern Territory are seeking clarity on why the new vaccine pass mandate applies to them but not unlicensed premises. The vaccine pass, announced by the Territory Government on Monday, requires that patrons show proof of vaccination before entering pubs, clubs, casinos, and restaurants with a liquor license. However, the rule…


Spirited Cooking: A Beginner’s Guide to Cooking With Alcohol

I remember sitting at the counter in my grandfather’s linoleum and laminate kitchen, watching him cook. He would invariably reach for the “sauce,” always knowing, as if by instinct, when to add it. A little splash of bourbon this time, a little splash of beer the next, his pan would sizzle as the tidy kitchen…


Ohio Lowers Serving Age for Alcohol

Eighteen-year-olds can vote and join the military. They soon will be able to serve alcohol. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 102 last week, a bill that lowers the alcohol serving age from 19 to 18. The law, which also includes other alcohol-related regulations, will go into effect on March 22, 2022, or 90…


Medical Examiner: Vincent Jackson Died of Chronic Alcohol Use

The February death of former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson was due to chronic alcohol use, the Hillsborough County (Fla.) Medical Examiner announced Wednesday. The medical examiner ruled the death “natural.” Jackson, who was 38, was found dead in a hotel room in Brandon, Fla. Earlier this week, the Concussion Legacy Foundation announced that Jackson…


Officials: 22 Die in Istanbul From Bootleg Alcohol Poisoning

ANKARA, Turkey—At least 22 people have died in Istanbul and 16 others have been hospitalized and are in serious condition after drinking bootleg alcohol, the local governor’s office said Friday, as authorities intensified a crackdown on counterfeit drinks across Turkey ahead of New Year’s celebrations. Eleven of the dead, and five of those who had…