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After suggestion that two month dry-spell required, Sputnik V’s developer denies need for lengthy coronavirus vaccine booze ban

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020By Editor

The leader of the team which developed the Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine has denied reports of that a prolonged abstention from alcohol is needed for it to work fully. He did warn, however, that excessive boozing never does any good. … Read More >After suggestion that two month dry-spell required, Sputnik V’s developer denies need for lengthy coronavirus vaccine booze ban

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Russian health watchdog chief calls for two month Covid-19 vaccine booze ban, but top doctor says champagne is fine

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020By Editor

Russian fizz aficionados held their breath today as a row broke out between public health officials over whether it is safe to drink alcohol before or after having the Covid-19 vaccine. … Read More >Russian health watchdog chief calls for two month Covid-19 vaccine booze ban, but top doctor says champagne is fine

7 TONS of bootleg liquor seized in Turkey as moonshine kills over 40 people in just one week

Posted on October 13, 2020October 13, 2020By Editor

Turkey has launched a nationwide crackdown on bootleg alcohol after a jump in the number of deaths caused by poisoning across the country. More and more Turks are opting for illegal brews after liquor taxes rose sharply. … Read More >7 TONS of bootleg liquor seized in Turkey as moonshine kills over 40 people in just one week

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Unexpected effect? Russians give up booze and sweets as Covid-19 causes healthy lifestyle kick

Posted on April 30, 2020April 30, 2020By Editor

When it comes to the coronavirus, good news is few and far between. But, in Russia, a sudden silver lining may finally have been found: some people are drinking less and eating healthier. … Read More >Unexpected effect? Russians give up booze and sweets as Covid-19 causes healthy lifestyle kick

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Alcohol Is Killing More People Than The Opioid Epidemic! Why Aren’t We Talking About It?

Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019By Editor

In recent years, we have been hearing a lot about the opioid epidemic that is sweeping the nation. The Center for Disease Control reported that over 47,000 people died in the United States alone from an opiate overdose in 2017, that is almost 5 times the amount of deaths caused by opiates in 1999. … Read More >Alcohol Is Killing More People Than The Opioid Epidemic! Why Aren’t We Talking About It?