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FASD Month 2026: Message to parents-to-be from health leaders is that no alcohol during pregnancy is the safest option
North East health leaders are marking the start of FASD Month and International FASD Day on 9 September by raising awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), highlighting the importance of avoiding alcohol during pregnancy and calling for better support for people living with the condition. FASD is a condition caused by drinking alcohol during […]
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Pubs call time on cheap supermarket booze
Nearly 8/10 North East publicans support a minimum unit price aimed at helping pubs to compete with supermarkets and shops Cheap supermarket alcohol is harming not just health but also Britain’s pubs, according to a major new survey of 200 publicans. The study, which was published today by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) and […]
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