Alcohol-free drinks uncover alcohol pricing secrets

• Alcohol pricing is often analyzed using sophisticated computer models to understand how policy changes, such as adjustments to excise, might affect drinking behavior and public h

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 131 words

Would you feel comfortable talking to your boss if you had a problem with alcohol or other drugs?

• For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that’s a problem • A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear of punishment and

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 103 words

Urine tests confirm alcohol consumption in wild African chimpanzees

• Aleksey Maro knows far more than he cares to know about the urination habits of chimpanzees. • But if you want to measure the alcohol intake of chimps in a Ugandan rain forest, w

Science · February 25, 2026 (updated February 25, 2026) · 1 min · 103 words
People who switched to cannabis drinks cut their alcohol use nearly in half

People who switched to cannabis drinks cut their alcohol use nearly in half

• Study shows cannabis-infused drinks can cut alcohol consumption by nearly 50%.\n• Researchers from University at Buffalo highlight cannabis as a harm‑reduction tool for heavy dri

Science · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 179 words

More than a third of cancers arise from preventable risks

• Over 35% of cancers stem from preventable risk factors. • Smoking remains the leading single cause, responsible for 20% of cases. • Infections such as HPV, hepatitis B/C, and H.