What causes hangovers? The science behind the dreadful morning after
There is no science-based cure for hangovers, but there are some helpful pointers.
Tag: drinking
Treated, recycled wastewater found to be cleaner and less toxic than conventional drinking water samples
This is very good news for the future.
In Poznan, Poland, eight clams get to decide if people in the city get water or not
They might be small, but these mussels shoulder tremendous responsibility.
New study furthers our understanding of how genetics influence heavy drinking
Understanding how genetics influences problem drinking can help us help those at risk.
Binge drinking ranks high among older adults, research shows
It's twice more common than previous CDC estimates.
New study maps what the world is drinking
What are you drinking right now?
Employees forced to smile for customers drink more, new study finds
Here's to annoying customers!
Whatever your drinking strategy is, you’ll get equally hungover
If you want to avoid hangovers, simply look for red flags, researchers say.
Young drinkers beware: binge drinking is bad for you. Real bad
You might wanna reconsider getting hammered at that party.
England’s youth are drinking less and less — and some have never had a drink
I didn't know you were allowed to do this in the UK.
Ever wondered if you have a drinking problem? This online, science-based tool can help
If you think you might have a problem, you'll want to read on.
How the brain makes drinking water feel like a pain once you’re hydrated
Drinks for the thirsty, gag reflex for the over-hydrated.
Here’s why your drinking buddies are ruining your liver
When out for drinks, we're careful not to be the drunkest -- beyond that, anything goes.
Getting blackout drunk: how alcohol can leave you with no memory of the night before
Blacking out from alcohol is a bit more complicated than you might think.
How the brain keeps your heat and water balance
What exactly makes you thirsty? Dehydration, obviously, but how does your brain know that your body needs water? And how ...
Legal, but not safe: small distractions make driving drunk lethal
Even though driving after drinking small amounts is legal, it's most definitely not safe, research from the University of Kentucky ...
Ballantine creates whiskey glass to be used in zero G, spill free
Scottish manufacturer Ballantines comes to the aid of space-dwellers the world round (and beyond) with a new, high-tech glass that ...
Heavy drinkers may get extra “brain fuel” from alcohol
When a lion hunts a gazelle, he is actually hunting the weakest of the herd, the one which is the ...
Teen drinking linked to Internet use
According to a recently published study, teens who regularly drink alcohol tend to spend more time on a computer surfing ...