Health
Scotland’s stark life expectancy gap fuels fresh calls for health action
New figures reveal that seven of the UK’s 10 worst areas for deaths before 60 are in Scotland, with places like Glasgow and Dundee facing particularly high risks. Campaigners and politicians are using the data to push for stronger action on poverty, housing, and public health policies, including alcohol and drug harms. Readers gain a clearer picture of how where you live can shape your health and what changes are being urged.
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Recovering addict sleeps rough for six months to fund lifesaving rehab beds
The Mirror
19 Oct 2026
A recovering addict is spending six months on the streets to fund more rehab beds. Discover how his challenge shines a light on life-or-death gaps in addiction support.
Read more …Inside Christian Angermayer’s no-alcohol, high-tech health routine
The Standard
16 Oct 2026
Billionaire investor Christian Angermayer skips alcohol and leans on science, psychedelics and strict routines to stay sharp. Explore which habits might translate to everyday life.
Read more …EU wine lobby resists tougher alcohol cancer warnings as WHO pushes for clearer labels
The Drinks Business
14 Oct 2026
EU politicians and the wine industry clash with WHO over how clearly alcohol’s cancer risks should appear on labels, raising questions for anyone who drinks in moderation.
Read more …Student nurse’s death highlights deadly risks of drink and drug driving
www.walesonline.co.uk
13 Oct 2026
A young student nurse died after driving under the influence of alcohol and cocaine. The inquest underlines how impaired driving can rapidly turn fatal.
Read more …Why ‘clean’ alcohol is on the rise – and what it really means
The Drinks Business
13 Oct 2026
‘Clean’ alcohol is everywhere, but what does it actually mean? Discover how ingredient transparency campaigns could change what you see on bottles and cans.
Read more …Army sergeant’s alcohol-fuelled assaults spotlight drinking culture in military life
The Independent
13 Oct 2026
A drunk Army sergeant assaulted two junior Marines, raising tough questions about alcohol, consent, power and PTSD in military life. Explore the lessons for safer drinking habits.
Read more …Why ‘clean’ alcohol is on the rise – and what it really means
The Drinks Business
13 Oct 2026
‘Clean’ alcohol is everywhere, but what does it actually mean? Discover how ingredient transparency campaigns could change what you see on bottles and cans.
Read more …Army sergeant’s alcohol-fuelled assaults spotlight drinking culture in military life
The Independent
13 Oct 2026
A drunk Army sergeant assaulted two junior Marines, raising tough questions about alcohol, consent, power and PTSD in military life. Explore the lessons for safer drinking habits.
Read more …Pathologist links alcoholic ketoacidosis to Lurgan woman’s death
The Herald
12 Oct 2026
An inquest hears that alcoholic ketoacidosis, linked to heavy drinking, may have caused a young woman’s death, raising questions about hidden medical risks and expert disagreements.
Read more …When Success Hides Struggle: Ambition, Trauma and Alcohol as a Coping Tool
the Guardian
11 Oct 2026
Ambition can hide deep emotional strain and growing reliance on alcohol. Explore how success, trauma and mental health intersect, and what healthier coping can look like.
Read more …Inside US College Frat Houses: Alcohol, Hazing and Consent
www.bbc.com
9 Oct 2026
Step inside US frat houses to hear how binge drinking, hazing and secrecy affect consent, safety and student life – and what campuses are doing to respond.
Read more …Has alcohol really doubled US cancer deaths? Experts probe the numbers
The Drinks Business
8 Oct 2026
A new study links alcohol to a sharp rise in US cancer deaths. Discover why scientists are questioning the findings and what it means for assessing risk.
Read more …What a Month Alcohol-Free Really Does for Your Brain and Body
The Standard
6 Oct 2026
Curious what 31 days off alcohol does to sleep, focus and gut health? Neuroscientist David Nutt explains the real benefits of a short booze break.
Read more …NHS highlights leg swelling symptom linked to heart failure risk
The Mirror
2 Oct 2026
NHS advice links leg and ankle swelling to potential heart failure, with heavy alcohol use named as a risk factor. Learn the symptoms that should never be ignored.
Read more …Llanelli noise crackdown: council moves to tackle boy racers and alcohol-related disorder
Wales Online
1 Oct 2026
Llanelli residents report sleepless nights from boy racers and alcohol-related disorder. See how new powers could reshape safety, noise and public space in the town.
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