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UK Biobank data leak: how health records power alcohol research – and the privacy trade-off
Half a million people shared intimate health and lifestyle details, including drinking habits, to help UK Biobank uncover how choices like alcohol use affect the brain, heart and long-term disease risk. A suspected data leak now raises big questions about how safely those records are held. Explore how this powerhouse project drives breakthroughs – and what the latest privacy concerns might mean for anyone who ever shares health data.
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The Independent
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Daily Mirror
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Read more …Ohio nursing homes accused of abandoning patients with alcohol-related dementia at homeless shelters
The Independent
18 Apr 2026
Frail nursing home residents with alcohol-related dementia and addiction histories are being discharged to homeless shelters. Learn how this happens, why it’s so risky, and what protections exist.
Read more …Dr Amir Khan flags five warning signs your GP needs to check
The Mirror
14 Apr 2026
TV doctor Amir Khan outlines five persistent symptoms that should never be ignored, including a cancer warning sign more common in people who drink heavily.
Read more …Could 'vaccine beer' make getting a jab as easy as having a drink?
The Independent
13 Apr 2026
An experimental ‘vaccine beer’ claims to trigger immunity simply by drinking a pint. Discover how it works, why experts are wary, and where alcohol risks fit in.
Read more …Dr Amir Khan flags five warning signs your GP needs to check
The Mirror
14 Apr 2026
TV doctor Amir Khan outlines five persistent symptoms that should never be ignored, including a cancer warning sign more common in people who drink heavily.
Read more …Could 'vaccine beer' make getting a jab as easy as having a drink?
The Independent
13 Apr 2026
An experimental ‘vaccine beer’ claims to trigger immunity simply by drinking a pint. Discover how it works, why experts are wary, and where alcohol risks fit in.
Read more …Alcohol, Risky Behaviour and the Law: Cardiff Case Highlights Hidden Costs of Heavy Drinking
www.walesonline.co.uk
13 Apr 2026
A Cardiff court case reveals how alcohol and drugs turned a difficult period of grief into dangerous, illegal behaviour. A stark reminder of why support and safer coping strategies matter.
Read more …NHS warns hay fever patients about alcohol and juice with common antihistamine
The Mirror
13 Apr 2026
Relying on fexofenadine for hay fever relief? NHS guidance explains how fruit juice and alcohol can affect how well it works and how sleepy you feel.
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Daily Mirror
13 Apr 2026
A London doctor reveals the lesser-known signs of dehydration and how drinks like alcohol and caffeine can quietly undermine hydration, especially in hot weather.
Read more …Cutting Back on Alcohol May Help Lower Dementia Risk, New Research Reveals
The Mirror
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New research links regular drinking with brain changes tied to dementia. Learn how alcohol may affect long-term brain health and simple ways to cut back.
Read more …Hay Fever and Happy Hour: How Beer Gardens and Alcohol Can Aggravate Allergies
www.mirror.co.uk
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Love beer gardens but dread hay fever season? Learn how alcohol can worsen allergy symptoms and discover gentler, alcohol-free ways to enjoy sunny social time.
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the Guardian
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Explore how alcohol lifts your mood, then leaves you anxious and exhausted. Learn what’s happening in your brain and body so you can make more intentional choices.
Read more …Inside a nutritionist’s day: routines, sleep rituals and why she skips alcohol
The Standard
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Nutritionist Christine Bailey opens up her daily routine, including why she skips alcohol to safeguard sleep and recovery, and the habits that keep her feeling strong.
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