7 tourists hospitalized after drinking cocktails at 5-star resort
They fell ill after drinking pina colada cocktails prepared at a bar in the five-star Warwick Fiji resort on the Coral Coast, officials said.
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Here's how holiday drinking can affect your health, according to a doctor
Estimates show Americans drink twice as much during the holiday season as they normally do. Here's how the extra alcohol can impact your health.
The health toll of holiday drinking
From eggnog to champagne, Americans consume twice as much alcohol during the holidays. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the potential health effects and ways to stay mindful.
Hostel staff detained after 6 deaths linked to alcohol poisoning
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of the six deaths.
American among 4 tourists dead after drinking tainted booze in Laos
The American died in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, the State Department confirmed.
Americans' increased pandemic drinking lasted for years, study finds
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
Study shows increase in heavy drinking
A new study finds the United States has more heavy drinkers than it did a few years ago before the pandemic began. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains why and what to know about the dangerous trend.
New data on pandemic-era drinking persisting
Alcohol is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States, and new research suggests an alarming increase in alcohol use since the pandemic is persisting. CBS News' Stephanie Stahl reports.
Weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addiction, study says
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
3 reasons behind the rise in breast cancer, including some you can control
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
Alcohol can increase your cancer risk. Here's what experts want you to know.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Oakland mezcal connoisseur offers tastings as spirit explodes in popularity
A drink long popular in Mexico, demand for mezcal has exploded around the world and the Bay Area is no exception.
Cancer deaths have declined 33% in 30 years, but alcohol is still a major problem
The latest Cancer Progress Report from the American Association for Cancer Research also found a 24% decline in the overall cancer death rate for children and adolescents.
Behold the U.S. Open's $10 million "Honey Deuce" cocktail
The U.S. Open's signature drink is a smash hit with tennis fans, and for vodka maker Grey Goose, despite its steep $23 price.
The Dish: Amalfi lemon margarita
"The Dish" features a lemon-flavored cocktail with a beach vibe that will transport you to the beautiful Italian coast. The recipe is from J.M. Hirsch, editorial director at Milk Street multimedia group and author of "Freezer Door Cocktails." The ingredients you need for this recipe are blanco tequila, limoncello, coconut oil and agave or simple syrup.
Nearly a third of youth get mental health treatment, federal survey finds
About 8.3 million youth ages 12 to 17 got counseling, medication or other mental health treatment in 2023, according to a new survey, which also looked at rates of vaping, drinking and marijuana use.
Debate brews over U.S. alcohol guidelines
A battle is brewing in Washington, D.C., over America's alcohol guidelines. Julie Wernau, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to explain what some of the proposed changes might look like and how they could affect your daily pour.
Tainted liquor kills more than 30 people in India
India's illicit liquor trade thrives on poor consumers looking for high-powered, low cost booze, but it often has deadly consequences.
Calls for social media warning label
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for a label warning users, especially teenagers and their parents, of the mental health dangers behind social media applications. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
8 dead, dozens hospitalized after drinking bootleg alcohol in Morocco
More than 100 people in the town suffered from alcohol poisoning from consuming methanol.
Cannabis is in and alcohol is out. Is Gen Z driving the change?
Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a new report.
How Gen Z is driving the rise in marijuana use
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in more states, a new survey found that more young people prefer marijuana to alcohol. Nikki Battiste has more.
Heineken vows nearly $50 million to transform "tired pubs" in U.K.
Heineken said the investment is a demonstration of "confidence in the resilience of the great British local in the face of uncertainty."
CDC: Excessive alcohol deaths up for women
Excessive alcohol use has heavily impacted men in the past, but new CDC data shows deaths from heavy drinking are now climbing faster among women. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder, an editor-at-large for public health at KFF, has more on the statistics.
Alcohol-related liver disease rises among women, alarming federal officials
Targeted advertising and changes in societal norms over the past 50 years have led to an upsurge in alcohol-related diseases and deaths among women.
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Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Trump says government shutdown ends when Democrats give in
President Trump offered no plan for health care costs, which have been a sticking point in ending a government shutdown, and says it will end when Democrats give in.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Pakistan "will not be the first to resume nuclear tests," official says
President Trump said in an interview with 60 Minutes that "Pakistan's been testing" nuclear weapons.
Trump on cryptocurrency tycoon he pardoned: "I don't know who he is"
President Trump told 60 Minutes he doesn't know the Binance crypto exchange founder he pardoned. Binance has done business with the Trump family's crypto firm World Liberty Financial.
SNAP recipients say they're ready to scrimp amid food-stamp fight
The USDA said it would provide partial food stamp benefits for November, but it's unclear exactly when participants will get those funds.
Illinois man charged with threatening Trump in Instagram video
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Is COVID-19 during pregnancy linked to autism? New study offers clues
A large study from Massachusetts found that babies whose mothers had COVID-19 while pregnant were slightly more likely to have a range of neurodevelopmental diagnoses by age 3.