Promoting Science and Critical Thinking
Now that the media storm has blown over it is time to bite the bullet and dig a small bit into the latest Lancet article on alcohol that came out on 23rd August. It has been generally believed that a glass or two, and no more is actually beneficial. For example a study into individuals … Read more
Various media outlets have been reporting the news that the secret sauce for long life is Alcohol … UK’s Independent – Drinking Small amounts of Alcohol may help you to live over 90, study claims Detroit Free Press – Alcohol and coffee can help you live past 90, study says Chicago Tribune – Study: For those over … Read more
If you live in the UK then you may be aware that the UK government has issued new guidelines that revise the previously existing twenty year old recommendations … The UK’s chief medical officers say new research shows any amount of alcohol can increase the risk of cancer. The new advice says men and women … Read more
This might on the surface appear to be yet more criticism of Islam, but it’s not. Instead it is a rant against some lunatics who appear to be masquerading as administrators at the London Metropolitan University. The Daily Mail reports … London university considers stopping sale of ‘immoral’ alcohol on campus because it offends their Muslim … Read more
New Scientist has the lowdown on a few booze myths, so as part of your preparations for tonight, here is a quick summary … Tempted to drink Coffee to sober up – Nope, forget it. It will not in any way reduce your blood alcohol level, so when you wake up tomorrow with a head … Read more