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The parents of two Melbourne teenagers who died of methanol poisoning in Laos have urged Australians to boycott the country until it investigates their daughters’ deaths.

Months after the deaths of Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, their families say they are furious at the lack of information from ...

A man in his 60s died at his home and his partner was rushed to hospital in Midleton, Ireland, after the alarm was raised ...

A growing awareness of the risk of accidental methanol poisoning in Southeast Asia is apparently changing backpacker drinking habits.More young people travelling in the region now say they feel "extra ...

Simone White's mother has told ITV News about the moment she had to switch off her daughter's life support, after she drank ...

As little as one shot of a methanol-laced spirit can be enough to kill. Symptoms of poisoning begin around 12 hours after drinking and resemble consuming too much alcohol — including nausea and ...

From counterfeit premium brands to homemade spirits, experts explain the hidden dangers in certain alcoholic drinks that can ...

The texture of your drink can also raise alarm bells. If you notice floating bits, an odd colour, or separate layers, these are major red flags. The expert pointed out that counterfeit alcohols are ...

The U.S. State Department on Friday issued a health alert for citizens traveling in Laos, warning of “suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, possibly through the consumption of methanol ...