American troops in Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban
‘Operations will cease during this period and ‘we will not allow off-base liberty.’
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Golden rule
Archaeologists in China uncovered 3.7 liters of 2,200-year-old preserved alcohol in a bronze vessel, while workers in Belgium discovered gold bars and coins…
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Vertical limit
Germany plans to raise the minimum drinking age for some alcoholic beverages, while London considers measures to curb excessive drinking and disorder in the…
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DOF eyes higher excise taxes to fund middle-class tax relief
The Department of Finance (DOF) is proposing higher excise taxes on sweetened beverages, e-cigarettes, alcohol, plastics and vehicles to offset revenue losses…
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Millions of Thais banish the booze for Buddhist Lent
Millions of Thais are joining a three-month alcohol abstinence campaign during Khao Phansa, combining Buddhist practices with public health efforts as…
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Baguio council considers higher drinking age
Baguio City lawmakers are finalizing a proposed ordinance to raise the legal drinking age beyond 18, citing health research, adolescent brain development, and…
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Gut feel
A rare case highlights life-saving ECMO treatment and the unusual condition of auto-brewery syndrome, where the body produces alcohol internally, causing…
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Australia, Indonesia sign new security treaty
Australia will also support the development of military training facilities.
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Undercover probe finds Aussie pubs short-pouring beer
Hoteliers said they were working hard to ensure every pour of beer passed the pub test.
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US alcohol consumption hits record low as health concerns rise
US alcohol consumption has fallen to a record low as more Americans view even moderate drinking as harmful to health, according to a new Gallup survey.…
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Health expert warns against overeating, alcohol during holidays
Health experts warned that holiday indulgence, stress, and alcohol consumption can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, urging moderation and timely…
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Thailand ends afternoon alcohol sales ban
The country has some of the highest alcohol consumption rates in Asia.
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Surprised guests
Paul Gascoigne recounts how he was brought back from the brink of death during rehab in 2013, while in India a man shocked his village by “coming back to life”…
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Tipsy talk
New research reveals humans’ taste for alcohol may trace back to chimpanzees eating fermented fruits, while fruit bats actually get drunk — discoveries that…
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Lady’s drink
Airline safety and accountability come into focus as a Japan Airlines pilot’s drinking incident delays 630 passengers for 18 hours, while in Arkansas, a woman…
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'Take care of your kidneys,' physician urges young Filipinos
A health expert warns young Filipinos against unhealthy habits, urging them to adopt early lifestyle changes to prevent kidney disease, which affects over 12…
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Bangungut: A silent killer, not just a bad dream
For generations, bangungut has haunted the Filipino psyche. Told in whispered folklore, it was a phenomenon feared but poorly understood: a person, usually…
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