How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain? Does It Kill Brain Cells?

Medicine & Technology Feb 19, 2024

Does alcohol consumption really kill brain cells? Read to find out.

Is Drinking Bottled Water Past Expiration Date Still Safe?

Apr 07, 2023

Drinking a bottle of water past its best-by date is fine, so long as it is stored properly. Read to know more.

Hangover Cure: Taking 2 Pills 12 Hours Before Drinking Can Stop One from Adverse Effect of Drinking Alcohol

Jul 08, 2022

Developers claim if one takes two of its pills, 12 hours before drinking alcohol, it will prevent the occurrence of a hangover. Read to know more about it.

Weight Loss Tip: Consume More Fluids; Studies Reveal the Effectiveness of Drinking Iced Water

Nov 27, 2021

One may find drinking a couple of glasses of water before each meal might think it is simply a "placebo effect," Dr. Keith Souter wrote.

Study Warns That Even Low-Risk Alcohol Consumption May Have Grave Consequences

Jun 15, 2020

A study found that more than 50% of cancer deaths resulting from people drinking within the government guidelines. Also, 38% of alcohol-related deaths were people who drank below the moderate guidelines.

A Non-Addictive, Hangover-Free Synthetic Alcohol Soon to be Made Available

Apr 19, 2019

Researchers have produced a synthetic drink that replicates the effects of alcohol without having to suffer a hangover the next morning.

Drinking Water and Eating: Not Remedies for Hangover

Sep 01, 2015

Research found that drinking water and consuming food are not cure to hangovers.

Moderate Drinking May Damage Aging Hearts

May 27, 2015

According to a new study, despite the positive effects on cardiovascular systems of moderate alcohol consumption, seniors with aging hearts who consume two or more drinks a day may be doing some damage to their hearts.

Shape of Glass Affects Drinking Behavior

May 10, 2015

Could the glass you are served your adult beverage of choice in change how you drink? New research from England now says yes as researchers found that people drink more slowly when alcohol is served in a straight sided glass than when its served in glasses with curved sides

Binge Drinking Increases Heart Attack Risk and Causes Brain Damage

Apr 30, 2015

Two new studies have shown that binge drinking not only increases your heart attack risk but also can also cause lasting damage to your brain.

Bottoms Up: Americans Are Drinking Way More Than Ever Before

Apr 24, 2015

Heavy drinking is on the rise in many parts of the United States with researchers reporting that it is up by 17 percent since 2005, pushing the amount of alcohol consumed higher than ever before with rates rising faster among women than among men.

Kids Who Sip Alcohol May Be More Likely to Abuse It Later In Life

Apr 01, 2015

You may want to think twice before you let your kids try a little taste of the beer or wine you are drinking. According to a new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, kids who sip drinks now and then are more likely to start drinking earlier, and tend to abuse alcohol when they drink.

‘Water Man of India’ Takes Prize for Bringing Hope to A Dry Future

Mar 21, 2015

While the Nobel Peace Prize may applaud many great acts of human kindness and perseverance, not every year’s winners are designated as those that feed the masses or even bring essential components of life, such as water, to those in need. In order to applaud these efforts, the Stockholm Water Prize was created as the unofficial “Nobel Prize for water”, and each year it recognizes those fighting in the most impoverished nations for potable water to be brought to masses. This year’s laureate, however, is one for the record books as he alone has brought water to 1,000 villages across northern India.

Binge Drinking Hurts Your Immune System

Jan 06, 2015

Party goers everywhere are disappointed to learn from a new study that binge drinking, or even getting drunk, can slow down your immune system leaving you more susceptible to infection.

CDC Asks What’s Worse—Occasional Binging or Full-Blown Alcoholism?

Nov 23, 2014

Here in the U.S., with peaking numbers of DUI’s and staggering alcohol-related deaths, the government and the general public realizes that we’re facing a problem with alcohol and its effects on society. But many are left wondering, what’s worse: an occasional binge when out for a night on the town, or full-blown alcoholism? You may be surprised to find out that a new study conducted by the U.S. government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that while excessive drinking is responsible for over 88,000 deaths a year, nine out of ten Americans who drink excessively do not meet the criteria to be classified as “alcoholics”. So it’s binge drinking that’s the main culprit for these deaths.