Edible Gel Promises Hangover-Free Mornings
Just how far would you be willing to go to avoid the dreaded hangover? Researchers in Switzerland have developed an oral gel meant to prevent booze from breaking down into…
Weight Loss Drug Users Are Giving Up Their Vices
Image: Hollie Adams (Reuters) It’s not only food CEOs who need to worry about their bottom lines thanks to in-demand weight loss drugs like Ozempic. Big Tobacco and Alcohol have…
Pandemic Drinking Made Alcohol Even Deadlier for Americans, CDC Finds
Increased drinking during the pandemic has had a real effect on our collective mortality, new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows. The study found that between…
Dry January Could Lower Your Cancer Risk
In case you need it, here’s another reason to go all-in on Dry January: Scientists with the World Health Organization found that reducing or eliminating alcohol consumption can lower your…
Gene Therapy Rewired Monkey’s Brains to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder, Study Finds
Alcohol addiction could become a thing of the past with a new gene therapy that appears to significantly reduce alcohol cravings in monkeys, according to a new study published on Monday…
Drunk Mice Avoided Hangovers Thanks to a Probiotic
The hangover cure of the future just might be a chuggable probiotic. In research out this week, scientists in China detail the creation of bacteria that can produce an enzyme…
Drinking for Your Health Isn’t Really a Thing, Study Finds
A new study is the latest to suggest that modest alcohol consumption isn’t likely to provide any health benefits. The research, a review of existing studies, found no strong evidence…
Trying ‘Dry January’? What to know about apps that claim to help.
On New Year’s Day, many people will kick off Dry January, when they’ll try to go a month without consuming alcohol, or at least drinking less. As we’ve done with…
From wine pairing to mixology, this cheap class makes for a fun night in
Products featured here are selected by our partners at StackCommerce.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. The Mixology bundle includes four courses…
‘SNL’ has a creative solution for dealing with restless kids during the pandemic
[embedded content] If you’re stuck caring for small, energetic children during a pandemic, Saturday Night Live has an…interesting idea for you. Most of the show’s current cast came together for…