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Discusses the issues that were analyzed in a report on the National Bureau of Economic Research's (NBER) Program on Health Economics. Price sensitivity of cigarettes, alcohol and illegal drugs; Effects of advertising on alcohol abuse and cigarette smoking; Effects of illicit drug and alcohol use; Pregnancy resolutions and infant and early childhood health outcomes.

Discusses the role of government policies in improving mental health outcomes in the U.S. Importance of mandated mental health benefits; Correlation between alcohol consumption and youth suicide; Influence of maternity leave provisions on maternal mental health.

The article presents news briefs concerning science. Tomas Grim of the Department of Zoology at Palacky University in Olomouc, Czech Republic has predicted negative correlations between beer consumption and several measures of scientific performance. The Myriorama is a set of 24 cards placed side-by-side to form one plausible picture. Katy Andrews recommends a Canadian website of public-domain images.

The article reports that drinking may be behind the vast majority of data rapes. An analysis of blood and urine samples suggests that while most victims were drunk at the time of the assault, very few had swallowed sedatives. Michael Scott-Ham of Great Britain's Forensic Science Service in London and his colleague Fiona Burton analyzed samples taken from 1014 victims in Great Britain soon after the alleged assault between January 2000 and December 2002. Only 2 percent of samples contained sedatives, they report in a paper to be published in the "Journal of Clinical Forensic Medicine." They then focused on the 391 victims who had given samples within 12 hours of the assault--when alcohol could still be detected in the samples. They calculated that, at the time of the assault, 32 percent of victims had consumed enough alcohol to make them pass out or suffer memory loss--with more than 200 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

Mingled with spicy chiles, fragrant bay leaves, and caramelized pan-seared pork chops, the salty olive brine and aromatic gin help make a sauce that's pure magic. Leeks b B 5 garlic cloves, divided b B 1¼ lb. turnips (about 3 medium turnips), peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces b B 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour b B 1 cup chicken stock b B 3 Tbsp. (1½ oz.) Dry sherry b B ¾ cup heavy cream b B 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard b B 1½ tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme, plus thyme sprigs for garnish b B ½ tsp. ground nutmeg b B 5 oz. Return pork chops to skillet; cook, basting pork with sauce, until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. [Extracted from the article]

According to news reporting from Adelaide, Australia, by NewsRx editors, the research stated, "Another quiet revolution is taking place in the alcoholic beverage markets: a trend toward lower-alcohol and even no-alcohol beverages, especially in the world's higher-income countries. Keywords: Adelaide; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Wine Economics; Economics; Beverage; Food EN Adelaide Australia Australia and New Zealand Wine Economics Economics Beverage Food 180 180 1 07/17/23 20230720 NES 230720 2023 JUL 20 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Investigators publish new report on Economics - Wine Economics. Adelaide, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Wine Economics, Economics, Beverage, Food. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents information on recent research results related to weight loss. A recent study found that people who ate from paper plates with plastic utensils are tended to consider their food as snack. Researchers found that dieters who limited their carbohydrate intake to vegetable but take protein or fat had 20 percent higher levels of high density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol after 6 months.

This article presents an abstract of the NBER Working Paper "Do youths substitute alcohol and marijuana? Some econometric evidence," by Frank J. Ghaloupka and Adit Laixuthai.

He sees CERIA beers fitting into all those settings because it's still beer - it just has a different active ingredient. From CBD seltzer to THC-infused (near) beer, the vanguard of these cannabis- tinged functional beverages is already available, with more on the way. GEARHEAD BEER NEVER STANDS STILL. The more modern, preferred procedure for infusing THC into beer (at home, anyway) is to first use high-proof spirits to extract the THC from the plant matter, then use the resulting tincture to dose the finished beer. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores Unbeknownst to the crystal-voiced singer at the time, there were many painful years ahead. She'd survive alcoholism, a crippling eating disorder and the suicide of her only child, Clark Taylor, at age 33 in 1992. (His dad was her first husband, Peter Taylor.) Now 82, Collins is open about her darkest times. They were, she says, what allows her to view her incredible journey from, well, both sides.

A recent report from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) discusses the relationship between stress and alcohol drinking, particularly in relation to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). The research highlights sex differences in stress-enhanced alcohol drinking, both in clinical studies and in animal models of traumatic stress. The study suggests that there are likely biological differences between males and females in the mechanisms underlying stress-enhanced drinking, which may have implications for treatment strategies. Further research is needed, particularly in females, to fully understand these differences. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the life and career of the late sportswriter Pete "Ax" Axthelm, and it mentions his habit of drinking alcoholic beverages, as well as his push for athletes to openly take part in social activism. Axthelm's work for the "New York Herald Tribune" newspaper and "Sports Illustrated" magazine is assessed, as well as his admiration for horse racing and gambling. Axthelm's daughter Megan is also addressed.

The article discusses that according to beauty industry experts, people who are stressed may skip their daily skin care regime. It mentions that beauty and wellness supplement brands are tapping into the emerging Millennial consumer group. It also mentions the Flora Culture process has been refined to create a more potent fermentation process which yields more lactic acid bacteria.

Up front Shaun Micallef has had a chequered history with alcohol. Just on a year ago, Shaun's sister-in-law, Julianne - the older sister of his wife, Leandra - died of organ failure at the age of 57, after struggling with alcoholism for two decades. In fact, he can thank alcohol (at least partly) for his 31-year marriage; Shaun met Leandra in his shy early 20s, when he was drunk and celebrating the end of his law exams. PHOTO (COLOR): Clockwise from top: A young Shaun, with sisters Julianne and Leandra, celebrating with champagne; Julianne was always the life of the party; Leandra, Julianne and their brother Andrew as children. [Extracted from the article]

The article mentions a study which indicates that nondrinkers earn less than drinkers. The research suggests the cause is affluence and the affordability of liquor, rather than any enhancement of the mind from liquor. The survey by Philip J. Cook and Bethany Peters is titled "The Myth of the Drinker's Bonus."

The article focuses on the refusal of the U.S. National Institutes for Health (NIH) to acknowledge the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption in 1997. Epidemiologist Carl Seltzer examined data from the Framingham Heart Study in 1972 and discovered that alcohol drinkers were less prone to heart disease than abstainers. Such study was the first of many studies to determine that moderate alcohol consumption is a prophylactic against heart disease. However, NIH prohibited Seltzer from publishing a paper about such findings. An NIH official commented that an article which openly encourages undertaking drinking with the implication or prevention of coronary heart disease would be scientifically misleading and socially undesirable with regard to the major health problem of alcoholism that exists in the U.S.

The article focuses on efforts that are being made by scientists to eliminate the negative aspects of drinking alcoholic beverages. Most people drink alcoholic beverages because it makes them feel good. But there are several harmful effects of drinking alcohol. Scientists want to develop drugs that can revive sobriety. After consuming such drugs, there would not be any risk of a hangover. Drugs are also being developed to inhibit negative effects such as memory loss. Thousands of people are killed due to the harmful effects of alcohol. Many lives could be saved if the harmful effects of alcohol are removed with the help of drugs, or safer substitutes.

Discusses a study by economists Christopher J. Ruhm and William E. Black concerning reduction of drinking during recessions. Evidence that drinkers reduce their consumption because they cannot afford to purchase alcohol.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Hunter New England Local Health District explores the clustering of smoking, alcohol consumption, and weight gain in pregnancy and its associated factors. The study found that these preventable risk factors are linked to poorer health outcomes for both mother and infant. The research surveyed women who had recently given birth in New South Wales, Australia, and found that around one in eight women reported clustered risk factors during pregnancy. Most of these women expressed a desire for support to address these risks. The study highlights the need for women-centered antenatal care that addresses the diverse profile of clustered risks and varied preferences for care. [Extracted from the article]

The article informs about alcohol use as liquid epidemic in Australia among women. Topics discussed include alcohol drinking habit of Shanna Whan put her at risk of chronic illness; being an alcoholic her condition was going bitter which admitted her to rural NSW hometown; and along with present National Drug Research Institute, reported death rate from alcohol-attributable diseases.

Examines how most food scares and health food benefits are based on erroneous statistics. The whole industry which exists to invent, propagate and alleviate health scares; Flip-flops in medical news including alcohol consumption and sudden-infant-death syndrome. Examples of studies in the `New England Journal of Medicine'; Why people should distrust most sweeping conclusions linking diet and health; Other food controversies; More. INSETS: Jogging kills;So what should I do?.

The article presents a day-by-day account of proving why December is a month for drinking which include the commemoration of the first drive-in gas station which was opened on December 1, 1913 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Charles Dickens' reading tour of America on December 2, 1867 in New York City, and the Nobel Prize for Literature that Ernest Hemingway won on December 10, 1954. Also mentioned is General Douglas MacArthur's arrival on December 15, 1944 in Mindoro, Philippines.

The article discusses ways to deal with the problem of alcoholism among employees. Several companies including Eastman Kodak Co., Consolidated Edison Co. of New York and Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co., have recognized alcoholic employees as sick individuals who can be cured. There is a widespread belief in management that alcoholics are morally disgraceful and week skilled.

The article offers an account of a Drunk User Testing party event hosted by AppCues company in San Francisco, California. Participants include male technology employees drinking alcoholic beverages and testing mobile software applications for usability while intoxicated. Apps tested include Kintone, TravelBank, and Couchsurfing.

The article offers information on several news briefs related to wellbeing and health. Topics discussed include "essential occupational health" meeting by the Society of Occupational Medicine and the Royal College of General Practitioners for medical students and nurses; a new workplace health programme for employees by supermarket giant Tesco; and higher risk of breast or ovarian cancer in women aged over 30 due to faulty gene. Also mentions about the national audit of cardiac rehabilitation.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience having a lifestyle of reckless hard liquor drinking.

A personal narrative is presented in which he reflects on his father's history with alcohol and how the beverages were stored, consumed, and shared in his childhood home.

Keywords: Melbourne; Australia; Australia and New Zealand; Beverage; Drugs and Therapies; Epidemiology; Food; Science EN Melbourne Australia Australia and New Zealand Beverage Drugs and Therapies Epidemiology Food Science 95 95 1 04/10/23 20230413 NES 230413 2023 APR 13 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- New research on Science is the subject of a report. Melbourne, Australia, Australia and New Zealand, Beverage, Drugs and Therapies, Epidemiology, Food, Science. [Extracted from the article]

Keywords: Beverage; Drugs and Therapies; Food EN Beverage Drugs and Therapies Food 2023 MAR 16 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Food Weekly News -- Investigators discuss new findings in drugs and therapies. Keywords for this news article include: University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom, Europe, Food, Beverage, Drugs and Therapies. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information in relation to issues and approaches in treating alcohol-use disorder in the U.S. It highlights debates over the effectiveness of the 12-step programs in treating such disorder as well as discusses central tenets of Alcoholics Anonymous doctrine. Information about a 2012 report by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University comparing the existing condition of addiction medicine to general medicine in the early 1900s is provided.

The author offers his thoughts about various current events as of December 2012. He scolds those who complain about the slowness of cricket matches, saying the play is far quicker than when he was a child. He lauds a centenarian who describes his daily alcoholic beverage consumption as far above the recommended level. He expresses concern about James Harding stepping down as editor of the "Times" newspaper and cites the paper's owner, media mogul Rupert Murdoch.

The article highlights several ways to do everything better. According to the trainer Sam Colonna and 2004 Olympic light-heavyweight gold medalist Andre S.O.G. Ward, it is best to strike a slim profile so that a boxer will be harder to hit. They add that keeping an opponent at arm's length to avoid a jab is the best way to escape when being corned by an opponent. Emergency services director Keith Stammer presented several ways to best protect belongings during a natural disaster.

The article highlights best practices for patient history taking and functional assessment. Taking a history is one important part of an occupational health (OH) nurse's work and with history taking not part of the initial training of an OH nurse, it is something they need to learn on the job. The author says notes must be brief and nurses need to make sure that it has the patient's name and the date when it was taken as these notes are considered legal document.

The article discusses various papers discussed in this issue, including one on the 2010 shortlist of Occupational Health Awards, one on alcohol and drugs in the workplace and a research on occupational health (OH) professionals in certain industry sectors.

The article examines the cause of the significant increase in sales of alcohol in Canada in 2009. It is noted that the 2008 global financial crisis and subsequent recession in the Canadian economy caused declines in the sale of durable goods but resulted in increased spending on alcohol. This factor has caused an rise in traffic offenses, according to Canadian law enforcement officials.

The article looks at the perception issues on the liquor laws in Utah. It explores the confusion of the laws, including where to buy a drink, types of drinks can bought, and hours drinks may be bought. It is inferred that the state's alcohol regulations impacts economic development and discourages entrepreneurship. An overview of the development of Utah's strict alcohol regulations, which started on the creation of the Utah Department of Alcohol Beverage Control in 1935, is given.

The author reports that actor Bill Murray was pulled over on August 20, 2007, when he was driving a golf cart, because he smelled of alcohol. Murray refused to take a Breathalyzer test, but did take a blood test. Murray was not arrested. Murray had been at the Stockholm's Café Opera earlier in the evening.

The article discusses various methods to recognize substance use and abuse in the work environment. The implications of drug use and abuse for large companies are detailed. A summary of drug testing in Great Britain is also presented. Explored as well are the arguments against workplace drug testing.

The article presents an interview with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, hosts of the fourth hour of "The Today Show." Topics discussed include their experience drinking alcohol while on air, their relationship with each other outside of the workplace, and their reaction to being satirized by the television program "Saturday Night Live."

In this article readers share their most shocking stories and steamiest secrets. One of the readers is in the doctorate program at a small Catholic college where she also teaches. She doesn't usually go out near school, but her friends really wanted to go to a new karaoke bar, so she tagged along to blow off some steam. A lot of her students were there, but after a few drinks, she didn't really care and kept on drinking. On Monday morning before class, she was flipping through the student paper when she saw a huge picture of herself sitting at a table doing shots of tequila. She had worn a short skirt that night, and not only had the camera angle managed to capture her entire crotch, but the caption also read "Dr. Drunk shows her school spirit."

The article evaluates Willie's Remedy CBD-infused coffee beans offered by LHC Inc., cocktail Stone Daisy offered by Tinley Beverage Co. Inc. and statistics showing alcohol consumers and use of cannabis.

Offers various sports-related news briefs, as of March 19, 2001. Petition issued by O.J. Simpson to the California Supreme Court to have his 1994 civil judgment against him in the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman thrown out; Rejection by the Illinois House of Representatives of a bill that would allow the sale of alcohol at University of Illinois's Memorial Stadium; Reaction by faculty at the University of North Carolina to the selection of sportscaster Stuart Scott as the commencement speaker; Others.

Presents an interview with golfer John Daly. Information that Daly has been married four times, has endured bouts of compulsive drinking and gambling, and has twice contemplated suicide; Information about the wives and children of Daly; View of Daly that just because he went to alcohol rehabilitation does not mean that he is an alcoholic. INSETS: THE DALY FILE.;Did you know..

The article discusses various aspects related to alcoholism in soldiers. Alcoholism is a term commonly used to describe the medical disorder of alcohol dependence. Many health professionals prefer more precise language that distinguishes between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse. The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test is a tool that was created by the World Health Organization to help identify people whose drinking behaviors have become hazardous or harmful. The minimum score {for non-drinkers) is zero.

Explores the links among alcohol consumption, alcohol control policies and violence in the United States. Impact of alcohol control policies on the incidence of assault, rape and robbery; Adverse consequences of alcohol consumption that serve as indicators of violence; Effect of alcohol regulation on spousal abuse.

Discusses golfer Notah Begay III. His renunciation of alcohol in the wake of two drunk driving arrests; His decision to serve jail time after his second conviction and his hope that he will serve as a role model for others, especially Native Americans; His tour victory in Memphis at the TPC in Southwind.