Misinformation and misconceptions about health are more common than ever. Here, we unpack some persistent myths.

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In contrast, there were 117 and then 128 deaths caused by people with blood alcohol levels of 0.08% or higher in those same years. “Certainly the number of fatalities in that lower range is less ...

These include planning in advance of entering into situations in which drinking will occur to stop at a certain number of drinks or to consume specific low-alcohol or non-alcoholic beverages.

Certain habits, such as regular exercise, can also help keep blood pressure low. About 48% of adults in ... to their blood pressure readings. Chronic alcohol consumption, especially at heavy ...

In addition, consumers are increasingly mindful of their drinking habits, moderating alcohol consumption and exploring no- or low-alcohol options for health and wellness reasons. These factors, as ...

In Olympia, Senate Bill 5067 looks to reduce the state’s blood alcohol limit for a DUI from ... Washington’s bill to lower the legal limit has failed to pass the last two legislative sessions.

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CUMBERLAND – A handbook change in the Cumberland School Department clarifies that all students attending a school-sponsored event such as a social or dance will be checked for evidence of ...