Bengaluru is witnessing a worrying rise in underage drinking, prompting Karnataka authorities to tighten enforcement at liquor-serving establishments. A major study has found that nearly one in three adolescents and young adults in the city consume alcohol—significantly higher than the national average. In response, the government has introduced a strict "No ID, No Entry" policy aimed at preventing minors from accessing bars, pubs, and other alcohol-serving venues.

Bengaluru Cracks Down On Underage Drinking With 'No ID, No Entry' Rule

World: Shares of US-listed alcoholic beverage makers fell between 1 per cent and 2 per cent in premarket trading, with Brown-Forman Corp leading the declines.

US surgeon general calls for cancer risk warnings on alcohol

Tipplers beware: Six types of cancer are linked to alcohol consumption, according to a recent report from the American Association of Cancer Research. The AACR's Cancer Progress Report 2024 said the risk factors for tipplers are head and neck, esophageal, breast, colorectal, liver, and stomach cancers.

Alcohol drinking linked to risk of these six major types of cancer, says new report

The Indian government is set to announce a set of sweeping rules that will ban surrogate advertising that liquor brands use to market their products. Since direct advertising of alcohol is banned in the country, the major players have been relying on surrogate ads by showing less desirable items such as water, music CDs or glassware.

Bad news for liquor brands. India set to ban surrogate advertising

Daily users of Marijuana in America have surpassed the number who drink alcohol every day for 40 years. The shift is due to marijuana becoming mainstream and legal in nearly half of US states in 2022.

Daily Marijuana use outpaces daily drinking in the US

US: Daily Marijuana use tops daily alcohol consumption

Blackouts are frequently connected with excessive alcohol consumption, but a new study reveals that how you drink is equally important. Research headed by postdoctoral scholar Veronica Richards of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center at Pennsylvania State University offers light on the components that contribute to alcohol-induced blackouts.

Alcohol-induced blackouts linked to drinking patterns, not just quantity: Study

Young to middle-aged women who drink more than one alcoholic drink a day, on average, were more likely to develop coronary heart disease than people who drink less, according to new research presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.

Alcohol consumption linked to increased heart disease risk in young women: Study

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is gearing up to open its first alcohol store in the capital city of Riyadh that will exclusively serve non-Muslim diplomats in the country, according to a report by news agency AFP, citing sources.

Saudi Arabia set to open first alcohol store for non-Muslim diplomats

In a major development, the government in the western Indian state of Gujarat on Friday authorised that individuals employed in the GIFT city (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), as well as visitors, will be able to consume alcohol.

India: 'Dry state' Gujarat permits liquor consumption in GIFT City for workers, visitors

The World Health Organization (WHO) called on countries to raise taxes on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), on Tuesday (Dec 5) while noting that a majority of the countries do not incentivise healthier behaviours.

WHO calls for higher taxes on alcohol and sugary drinks. Here's why

A day after the Iraqi customs department issued orders to enforce the alcohol sale and import ban, Christian politicians have coalesced to overturn the legislation.

Christian politicians protest alcohol ban in Iraq, call the legislation 'undemocratic'

Iraq's customs agency received orders on Saturday to begin implementing a prohibition on the entry of alcohol, despite disagreements over the legislation. Nonetheless, the specialty retail outlets that dominate alcohol sales in the virtual absence of bars or restaurants with permits continued to operate, at least in Baghdad, according to AFP.

Iraq govt directs customs agency to start enforcing ban on import of alcohol

Canada has updated its alcohol consumption guidance for the year 2023 and according to the new guidelines, it should be Dry January in the country as it is the only risk-free approach.

Two drinks per week, dry January: Canada's new recommendation for alcohol consumption

The World Health Organisation has stated that no amount of alcohol is safe for consumption. The WHO statement in The Lancet Public Health journal further added that alcohol causes seven types of cancer.

No amount of alcohol intake ‘safe’, even low consumption has risk of cancer, warns WHO

The Japanese government has launched a countrywide competition calling for ideas to encourage people to drink more alcohol after a change in attitudes among young adults resulted in plummeting tax revenues.

Please drink more: As tax revenues fall, Japan launches competition to encourage alcohol consumption

The Japanese government has now launched a nationwide competition calling for ideas to encourage the Japanese people to drink more alcohol. The National Tax Agency has said that alcohol consumption in Japan apparently has fallen and this has gotten the Japanese government very worried.

Alcohol consumption in Japan falls, dip in tax revenue prompts more people to get drinking

According to a new global study published by medical journal The Lancet, it has been revealed that young people under 40 are at more significant risk of health problems than their older counterparts when drinking alcohol.

How much alcohol to drink at what age? The Lancet study reveals

According to a new study, alcohol consumption can be linked to the risk of cancer. Researchers warn that alcohol consumption contributed to four per cent of all new cancer cases globally last year, adding that therein lies an urgent need to educate the public.

Study suggests possible link between alcohol consumption and cancer

Could warning labels on alcohol packaging help save lives? Scientists recently found that cigarette-style health warnings on liquor could help spread awareness about consumption among young adults.

Warning labels on alcohol bottles could help save lives: Study

When it comes to topping the beer glass, Britishers and Scottish people have turned out to be the biggest lovers of alcohol, and especially of getting drunk. As per a survey conducted by the Global Drugs Survey (GDS) in 25 countries, Britishers and Scottish people are often rushed to the hospitals after getting drunk.

Britishers and Scottish get drunk more than anyone else: Survey

Alcohol consumption among women in the United States rose during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study published Tuesday. Researchers found that women drank about 5.

US women drank more during pandemic: Study

People aged 18 and above, or legal adults and who regularly binge-drinking are now consuming more alcohol in every binging episode, a study published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention claims.

Instances of binge drinking increasing among US adults: Study

Actor Jada Pinkett Smith put her husband-actor Will Smith in the hot seat by confronting him about his drinking habit. In a new episode of the American talk show 'Red Table Talk', co-host Jada confronted her husband Will about his alcohol consumption habits and the 'Aladdin' star was taken aback, reported Fox News".

Jada Pinkett confronts husband Will Smith about his alcohol consumption

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