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alcohol-consumption

National 7 years ago

Over 60 dead in Indonesia from drinking bootleg alcohol

More than 60 Indonesians are dead and dozens have been hospitalised from drinking illegal homemade alcohol, authorities said Monday, with the toll steadily climbing.

City 7 years ago

Jakarta Police gear up to combat deadly bootleg liquor

Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Idham Azis has said he will form a special team to investigate the circulation of bootleg liquor in the city.

National 7 years ago

Eight people die from bootleg liquor in Papua

Eight residents of Keerom and Lanny Jaya regencies in Papua died of consuming unlicensed alcohol (oplosan) in the past week.

Food 8 years ago

Beer has some health benefits, too, if consumed in moderation

Are there any benefits from drinking beer? Recent and past studies indicate, yes, there are.

Food 8 years ago

Asia on top, Indonesia lowest in beer consumption

According to the World Bank 2015 report, Indonesia, home to world’s biggest Muslim population, consumes the least alcohol in Southeast Asia with its people on average drinking just 0.6 liters of alcohol, not even one bottle of wine, a year.

Lifestyle 8 years ago

Bad hangover? Take a day off, says UK company

Feeling poorly after a big night out? A British company is offering its employees the chance to take "Hangover Days" off work by simply texting in the emojis for "music", "beers" and "sick".

Health 8 years ago

'Moderate' drinking linked to brain damage: study

Even moderate drinking is linked to brain damage and a slight decline in mental skills, according to a study released Wednesday that calls into question many national alcohol guidelines.

Food 8 years ago

The perfect match: How to find the right culinary pairing for your favorite wine

Lloyd Constantine gives some advice to beginners on where to start with their foodand-wine pairing experience.

Lifestyle 9 years ago

These are the world’s cheapest places to buy drugs, alcohol and cigarettes

Indulging in a weekly habit of drugs, booze and cigarettes can cost you as little as $41.40 in Laos and a whopping $1,441.50 in Japan, according to the Bloomberg Vice Index.