Nigeria’s ban on alcohol sold in small sachets will help tackle underage drinking: Sachet alcoholic drinks on display. Kofo Belo-Osagie On February 5, 2024, Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control announced a ban on alcoholic beverages sold in sachets or bottles less than 200ml. The agency asserts that the ban will, …
PFAS forever chemicals found in English drinking water – why are they everywhere and what are the risks?: husjur02/Shutterstock PFAS chemicals (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), also known as forever chemicals, are rarely out of the news at the moment. The latest concern about this chemical group is their presence in drinking water in England. The …
You Could Be Drinking Water That Once Passed Through a Dinosaur – And Other Interesting Facts: World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is celebrated on 18 September each year. The South African Department of Water and Sanitation, under the slogan; “Enhancing accountability and sustainability for every drop!” says that World Water Monitoring Day is an international …
Weight loss: drinking a gallon of water a day probably won’t help you lose weight: Water is important for your health, but it can't boost weight loss. Prostock-studio/ Shutterstock It’s often claimed that if you’re trying to lose weight, one of the things you should do each day is drink plenty of water – with …
The curious history of London’s public drinking water fountains: Stephen Denness/Shutterstock Drinking fountains are a common sight in London today, but they’re a relatively recent addition to the city. Until the mid-19th century, Londoners quenched their thirst by supping beer in pubs rather than guzzling water on the streets. As temperatures heat up, it’s a …
Heavy drinking linked to lower muscle mass – here’s what you need to know: Avoiding excess alcohol consumption in middle-age may help you preserve important muscle as you get older. Lokicon/ Shutterstock Heavy drinking has long been associated with various health problems, including cirrhosis of the liver, cancer and heart disease. But our latest study …
South Africa’s drinking water quality has dropped because of defective infrastructure and neglect – new report: The report shows decline in the status of the country's water supply. Michele Spatari / AFP via Getty Images A report released by the South African government paints a grim picture of the country’s water resources and water infrastructure …
Billions still lack access to safe drinking water – this is a global human rights catastrophe: The village well in Mchinji, Malawi. Just 37% of the population of sub-Saharan Africa will be using safely managed drinking water by 2030. Melissa Cooperman/IFPRI/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Leaders and authorities recently gathered in New York for the first UN …
‘Drinking isn’t an option, it’s more of a requirement’: the reasons for high alcohol consumption among some student athletes: AstroStar/Shutterstock Binge drinking is commonplace in university sport. Students who play sport drink more heavily and frequently than other students. Research that surveyed students in England found that 62% of student sportspeople reported drinking at least …
Young people are drinking less – here’s an alternative to try on your next night out: For many young people, arcades and board game cafes are replacing traditional pubs and bars. Jacob Lund / Shutterstock A new leisure trend is providing an alternative to pubs and bars for young people whose alcohol consumption has been …
Apple cider vinegar: is drinking this popular home remedy bad for your teeth? A dentist explains: Apple cider vinegar is said to help with weight loss, heart health, managing cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Shutterstock/VasiliyBudarin Apple cider vinegar has become a popular home remedy in recent years and has been used for centuries in cooking …
Student sport has a drinking problem – here’s what needs to be done to change it: New research used qualitative interviews to understand what was driving athletes to consume alcohol. Shutterstock / Master1305 Sport is generally considered a health-enhancing lifestyle choice. It reduces depression, anxiety and emotional distress and improves self esteem. Despite this, there …
As young people in rich countries drink less alcohol, elsewhere youth drinking is on the rise – podcast: Drinking is going out of fashion among young people in some parts of the world, but not others. Kzenon via Shutterstock. The amount of alcohol young people drink in many high-income countries has seen a marked decline …
Tavern tragedy reinforces need to give priority to tackling underage drinking in South Africa: The cause of the deaths of 21 young people in a South African pub is still unclear. STR/AFP via Getty Images On 26 June 2022, 21 young people died at the Enyobeni tavern in East London, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape …
Holiday heart syndrome: binge drinking can cause heart problems: nelen/Shutterstock Many people enjoy a tipple over the festive season, but overdoing it could cause “holiday heart syndrome”, a condition where the heart beats abnormally – known as atrial fibrillation or AF. This is often experienced as a fluttering in the chest. If it continues for …
Some young Nigerians say heavy drinking is fun: controls must keep pace with culture: Newly-bottled beers at the Inbev factory in Nigeria Stefan Heunis/AFP/Getty Alcohol consumption has a long history in Nigeria, especially in the southern region, where it was not forbidden by religion. In the past, only adult men were culturally allowed to drink. …
Grey-area drinking: pandemic’s heavy drinkers are ignoring the health risks: High levels of drinking during the pandemic can cause health problems. Opolja/Shutterstock Increased drinking during the pandemic has created a group of people who don’t see themselves as alcoholics but have difficulty abstaining from alcohol for any length of time. This group, starting to be …
What contaminants lurk in the UK’s drinking water? An expert explains: The lead pipes in some old buildings could contaminate drinking water. AnnaER/Pixabay Recently, a school project made an alarming discovery: the presence of five times the recommended maximum amount of lead in water samples taken from 14 schools across the UK. Lead is a …