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Greenland calls general election for 11 March amid Trump interest
Prime minister, Múte Egede, says country is in the midst of ‘serious time’ as parliament unanimously backs proposal. Greenland will hold a general election on 11 March, its prime minister has ...The Guardian - 16h -
Alcohol Makes Me Anxious. Is That Normal?
We asked experts if alcohol can cause anxiety to spike and what you can do about it.The New York Times - 1d -
N.Y. Attorney General Warns Hospitals Against Canceling Transgender Care
A White House executive order threatened to pull federal funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care for trans youths. But not providing the care could violate state law, Letitia ...The New York Times - 1d -
Should alcohol sold in Australia carry cancer warnings?
The belief that a few glasses of wine help to protect against heart disease has persisted – despite evidence showing that the benefits have been overestimated. Follow our Australia news live blog ...The Guardian - 1d -
Ontario to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves after Trump's tariffs announcement
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario will remove American alcohol from its shelves in response to U.S. President Trump's tariffs on Canada.CNBC - 1d -
France prepares for trial of surgeon accused of abusing anaesthetised children
Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of having abused hundreds of young patients, often while they were under anaesthetic.BBC News - 2d -
Ontario to remove U.S. alcohol from shelves after Trump’s tariffs announcement
Ontario will pull all American alcohol from its government-run liquor shelves beginning Tuesday in response to U.S.NBC News - 2d -
As a surgeon in Gaza, I witnessed hell visited on children. It shames me that Britain played a part in it | Nizam Mamode
I saw them killed by sniper fire and drones. Why doesn’t Labour condemn it? Why do arms keep flowing in Israel’s direction?. I had never imagined, when working as a professor of transplant surgery ...The Guardian - 2d -
A Plastic Surgeon Says This Is the No. 1 Most Overlooked Way to Look (and Feel) Younger. Harvard Research Agrees
Anti-aging is all the rage these days in Silicon Valley and beyond. One of most simple and effective interventions is among the least well known.Inc. - 4d -
German general warns of Russian meddling: 'We are no longer at peace'
Yahoo News - 6d -
Costco DEI Commitment Draws Warning From Conservative State Attorneys General
In the wake of Trump’s anti-DEI policies, companies such as Target and McDonald’s have already pulled away from their previous commitments. Not Costco, which is now in the legal crosshairs.Inc. - 6d -
When ‘Cancer’ Gets in the Way of Treatment
Some oncologists suggest that, for certain early cancers not at risk of spreading, the term “cancer” should be avoided.The New York Times - 6d -
Germany prepares for general election
Campaigning is underway for next month's general election in Germany after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence in December. For more on the election, CBS News was joined by Max ...CBS News - 6d -
Republican attorneys general call out Costco for maintaining DEI
Costco shareholders days ago rejected anti-DEI proposal. The retailer says DEI is good for business.CBS News - Jan. 28 -
New grapes, old vines, lower alcohol – wine trends to watch in 2025
Whether driven by the climate crisis, tariffs or a thirst for the new, there are shifts ahead in the world of wine. Although I might like to think of fashion in wine being all about style, quality ...The Guardian - Jan. 25 -
Army veteran's knee pain was a warning sign for rare cancer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rayshaun Smith thought his knee pain was caused by his active lifestyle. It was an early sign of a rare cancer.CBS News - Jan. 25 -
The Alcohol Industry Is Hooked on Its Heaviest Drinkers
While many drinkers cut back, some people who consume 15 or more drinks a week say they are unfazed by health risks.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
Cancer’s New Face: Younger and Female
Although long considered a disease of aging, certain cancers are turning up more often in younger women, according to a new report.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Vitale to call 1st game after beating cancer again
For the first time since 2023, after battling four types of cancer, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale, 85, will return to the air to call the Duke-Wake Forest men's college ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Proposed Alcohol Label Rules Would Require Nutrition Info, Allergen Warnings
The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public input on an initiative to add a fact box to beer, wine and spirits, similar to the USDA nutrients box on ...Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Psychedelic drug DMT to be trialled on UK volunteers to tackle alcohol misuse
Exclusive: Scientists at UCL hope one-off dose of powerful hallucinogenic could help drinkers reduce intake. A powerful psychedelic that is used in healing ceremonies by Indigenous groups in the ...The Guardian - Jan. 17 -
Cancer in women and young people is increasing, study finds
New data from the American Cancer Society shows overall cancer deaths are down but the number of women and young adults with cancer is up, according to a new study. CBS News' Michael George reports.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
At least 30 dead, dozens injured after drinking bootleg alcohol in Istanbul
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcoholABC News - Jan. 16 -
Bootleg alcohol claims lives of at least 30 in Istanbul while dozens are hospitalized
Turkey's state-run news agency says at least 30 people have died in Istanbul in the past three days after drinking bootleg alcoholABC News - Jan. 16 -
Amid Warnings About Alcohol and Cancer, the N.A. Drinks Industry Could Get a Boost
The nonalcoholic beverage industry could get a boost from the surgeon general’s warnings linking alcohol to some cancers. But don’t expect the industry to condemn your glass of pinot.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Nebraska fan Jack Hoffman dies of cancer at 19
Jack Hoffman, the young Nebraska football fan who ran for a touchdown during the 2013 Cornhuskers' spring game and became a catalyst for pediatric brain cancer fundraising, died Wednesday after a ...ESPN - Jan. 16 -
Pete Hegseth hearing: Defense pick grilled on sex, alcohol, management allegations
President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense.CNBC - Jan. 14 -
Kate reveals she is in remission from cancer
The Princess of Wales shares a personal message after visiting the hospital where she had treatment.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
Princess Kate announces she is in remission from cancer
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said Tuesday she is in remission from cancer months after she finished chemotherapy treatment.NBC News - Jan. 14 -
Ryanair calls for airport alcohol limit amid jump in in-flight disruptions
Airline demands passengers be limited to two drinks on the ground as it pursues suit against customer behind diversionFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Ryanair calls for limit of two alcoholic drinks at airports in Europe
Airline asks authorities to impose new curbs as it seeks to recover €15,000 in costs related to diverted flight. Ryanair wants a limit of two alcoholic drinks at airports, as the airline released ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"
Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Alcohol Carries New Risks in Middle Age
People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Legendary announcer Dick Vitale says he is cancer free, ready to call games for ESPN again
Dick Vitale has gone through numerous cancer battles in recent years.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
The Surgeon General’s Warnings About Alcohol Hit Restaurants at a Tricky Time
The surgeon general’s call to arms about the link between drinking and cancer could strike at a fiscal lifeline for restaurateurs facing falling sales.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Surgeon general offers 'parting prescription' for US
Outgoing U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy offered a “parting prescription” to the U.S. in a document released Tuesday. “As I finish my tenure as Surgeon General, this is my parting prescription, ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Legal cannabis may be boosted by alcohol warning from surgeon general: analyst
An Alliance Global Partners analyst sees opportunities for big consumer packaged goods or alcohol companies to wade into the pot space.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Is any amount of alcohol safe to drink, in light of surgeon general’s cancer warning?
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy recommended that labels on alcoholic beverages be updated to include a warning about cancer risk.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
What to know about warning of link between alcohol and cancer
The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer warning labels for beverages with alcohol, similar to the ones seen on cigarette packs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what ...CBS News - Jan. 6
