Drinking four to six mugs of tea a day is just as good as drinking a litre of water when it comes to keeping the body hydrated. Research found that black tea gave the same results as water for any of the hydration markers.
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As experts debate new Government plans for a minimum price on alcohol, it seems we may be sipping stronger drinks than in days gone by. Removing a billion units of alcohol is 'a step in the right direction' in tackling the harms caused by alcohol.
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A new retail campaign aims to help Brits keep track of alcohol units on a night out. The '2-2-2-1' message, which ties in with that currently on display in pubs and bars, shows the number of units in the most popular drinks, such as wine and beer.
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Alcohol consumption, especially heavy drinking, has long been associated with global HIV incidence. However, there have been doubts about the cause-and-effect relationship. The results are published in the journal Addiction.
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Next week, November 14-18, is Alcohol Awareness Week and charities are hoping that the recent high-profile death of Amy Winehouse will "prompt some honest discussion". There are currently two million heavy drinkers in the UK.
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Moderate consumption of alcohol has been linked to a healthy heart and brain and now Danish researchers believe drinking alcohol in moderate quantities can reduce the risk of asthma, too, based on drinking one to six units per week.
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Medical experts have warned that the UK government needs to act to protect children from alcohol advertising. In an editorial published on bmj.com, Professor Gerard Hastings and Dr Nick Sheron claim that excessive drinking among British youths is directly linked to the amount alcohol advertisements they are exposed to.
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A new study by has claimed that individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease than those who drink no alcohol at all. Modest amounts of alcohol significantly increase the levels of 'good' cholesterol circulating in the body, the researchers claim.
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New research shows Brits are behind the growing campaign for better alcohol labelling, with nine in ten wine drinkers supporting more clear labels. A survey has found 90% of wine drinkers think labels are too full of 'meaningless' jargon.
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