MEDICINE & HEALTHN-acetylcysteine (NAC) tablets are found to be a better hangover cure compared to current remedies available. However, research has found that it only works for women and not on men.
More women are engaging in risky drinking habits, closing in the gap with men. A study showed that women tend to also suffer health consequences of alcohol more quickly than the opposite sex.
New research suggests that overweight or obese people who drink more alcohol are at greater risk of developing liver diseases compared to those with a healthy weight who consumed alcohol at the same level.
A new study recently found that vegetarians who are smokers and alcohol drinkers appear to be healthier compared to meat-eaters who also smoke and drink alcoholic beverages.
Non-genetic factors, such as increase red meat intake, low educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use are linked to the increase in colorectal cancer in people younger than 50.
While studies regarding the right levels of alcohol consumption remain cloudy, a new Oxford-led study could put all to rest, saying that there are no safe levels when it comes to drinking.
Alcohol in beer, wine, or vodka travels through the bloodstream and makes its way throughout the body. It alters the mood and brain, but how does it do that?
Vincent Van Gogh, the Dutch post-impressionist behind The Starry Night painting, reportedly suffered from two episodes of delirium after experiencing alcohol withdrawals in the hospital.
Another troubling trend is on the rise as many people are drinking alcohol, thinking it could help fight COVID-19 and get the feeling of alcohol high. The FDA continues to warn people against using methanol-based hand sanitizers since methanol is not an advisable ingredient for a hand sanitizer.
The FDA sent warning letters to seven companies selling dietary supplements with claims of curing or preventing hangovers. It comes at a time that alcohol consumption in the United States have increased by 27% due to the pandemic. The public is urged to stick to natural and safe ways to remedy hangovers.