U.N. Health Goals Weakened by Industry Pressure, Experts Say

Public health advocates complained that the final recommendations on combating chronic illness removed calls for taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sweetened drinks.

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A Canadian Whisky Brand May Move Bottling to the U.S. A Union Blames Trump.

Diageo plans to close an Ontario factory, eliminating 200 union jobs, to take its Crown Royal bottling closer to American customers.

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Federal Report on Drinking Is Withdrawn

The upcoming U.S. Dietary Guidelines will instead be influenced by a competing study, favored by industry, which found that moderate alcohol consumption was healthy.

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No Tariff Exemption for European Wine and Spirits, at Least for Now

As the text of a trade agreement comes together, European Union negotiators haven’t persuaded the Americans to cut alcohol tariffs to zero.

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U.S. Alcohol Consumption Hits New Low, Poll Finds

The results signal a shift after a recent uptick in drinking among middle-aged adults in particular.

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Clashing Visions of Syria’s Future Play Out in Ancient Alleys of Damascus

Many in the capital worry that the secular freedoms they enjoyed under the Assad regime are under threat from the new Islamist government.

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3 Out of 5 Liver Cancer Cases Are Preventable, Study Finds

Without efforts to address some causes, including alcohol use and metabolic issues, the researchers warn that cases could nearly double by 2050.

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10 Nutrition Lessons From 2025, So Far

How much protein do you need? Is there a “least bad” alcohol? We tackled these questions and more.

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How the NBA Finals’ Champagne Celebration Became a Marketing Moment

Brands have seized on the spectacle of the post-championship celebration as a marketing moment.

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As Trump’s Tariffs Nudge Canada Toward Free Interprovincial Trade, Gerard Comeau Gets His Revenge

Gerard Comeau fought back after being fined for bringing too much beer into his province. He lost the battle, but may yet win the war.

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