Raise your glass and say “I do.” The world’s first liquor store with a wedding chapel opened in New Orleans last Saturday, November 16. Chuck’s on the Avenue, located at 205 St. Charles Ave, hosted a wedding ceremony for a Donaldsonville, Louisiana couple who exchanged vows next to the beer cooler, the store announced in … Read more
Denzel Washington is opening up about his past drug and alcohol use, admitting he’s “done a lot of damage” to his body. The Oscar winner, 69, has been sober for almost 10 years but got candid about his former vices in the Winter issue of Esquire. Washington said his unhealthy habits started with wine. Denzel Washington … Read more
Another day, another study linking Ozempic to major health benefits. Published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, the study found that patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who were given a GLP-1 drug were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues. In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for … Read more
Okay, who ordered the scallops with boiled eggs? Ordering from Uber Eats is a convenient way to satisfy your innermost culinary desires — without spilling the beans in a restaurant or at a take-out counter. No one has to know what weird food combos you are chowing down on, in the privacy of your own … Read more
Beer drinkers won’t be in good spirits when they read this news. Lager lovers tend to have worse diets, exercise less and smoke more cigarettes than people who drink wine, liquor or a combination, a new study finds. Researchers compared the diets of more than 1,900 US alcohol drinkers — 38.9% consumed only beer, 21.8% … Read more
“Boy Meets World” alum Rider Strong hated filming the infamous alcohol-themed episode. On their podcast “Pod Meets World,” Strong, 44, Danielle Fishel, 43, and Will Friedle, 48, looked back on the Season 5 episode “If You Can’t Be With the One You Love,” which explores Cory (Ben Savage) getting his best friend Shawn (Strong) to … Read more
A lucky dad nearly lost out winning a $2,573,200 (£2M) home – because he “fancied a pint” at the pub. Tom Steenson, 63, received a knock at the door telling him he’d scooped the four bed house and $321,588.75 (£250K) in cash. But at first he thought about not answering in case the call would … Read more
Tired? You’re not alone. Over a third of adults fail to get the recommended amount of sleep each night. Sufficient sleep is essential for good health, as lack of shut-eye has been linked to a higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, cognitive decline/dementia, poor immunity, mood changes like depression and anxiety, and other chronic health problems. Exerts call … Read more
’Tis the season for heartburn. Dr. Mark Pochapin, the Sholtz-Leeds Professor of Medicine and director of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, said he often sees patients around the holidays suffering from heartburn, indigestion or an upset stomach. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Pochapin gets to the bottom of acid reflux, … Read more
Johnny Carson had a troubling relationship with alcohol during all three of his marriages that ended in divorce. The new biography “Carson the Magnificent” written by Bill Zehme (who finished the book before he died in 2023) with Mike Thomas examines how the famous late-night host behaved around his spouses, including his first wife, Jody … Read more
Cancer may seem like an old person’s disease, but studies have shown that certain types have become increasingly prevalent in Americans younger than 50. Recent research found that Gen X and millennial Americans are at higher risk of developing 17 cancers compared to older generations. Rates of colon cancer diagnoses, for example, have increased by 15% in adults … Read more
When it comes to overall health, it’s well established that booze is bad news, but is all alcohol equally odious? California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to share his surprising pick for the “healthiest choice” for drinkers. Sethi’s preference? Tequila. Cheers to tequila as a “healthy choice.” AntonioDiaz – stock.adobe.com While he explains that no amount … Read more
A recent travel trend shows people enjoying a spirited cocktail before boarding, but they aren’t paying for it at the bar. Social media creators appear to be turning into mixologists at airports by creating their own espresso martinis before getting on a flight. Some travelers are posting themselves using various shooters — predominately vodka and … Read more
The Ravens fan who was captured on video pummeling two Commanders fans on Oct. 13 has been denied bail. John Callis, 24, turned himself into Baltimore police earlier this week on charges of first-degree aggravated assault and second-degree assault. Callis’ defense attorney, Brian Thompson, lobbied for Callis to be released into an outpatient rehab program … Read more
They’re tapping into the potential of Ozempic. Researchers from Loyola University Chicago are adding to the growing evidence suggesting that medications like Ozempic can treat substance abuse. Ozempic — which mimics the body’s naturally occurring GLP-1 hormone to make people feel full and eat less — treats diabetes and can spur weight loss. An estimated 6.1 million Americans … Read more
An influencer proved a point about how easy it is to get drugged on a night out. Shirah Benarde, who co-founded a company called NightCap that sells scrunchies that protects from drinking spiking, made a TikTok last month where she put candy in her friends’ drinks when they weren’t looking. The 21-year-old’s goal was to … Read more
Most likely to be overserved? High schoolers with higher IQs are significantly more likely to be moderate or heavy drinkers as adults, according to a new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center. “We’re not saying that your IQ in high school controls your destiny,” said senior study author Dr. E. Sherwood Brown. “But IQ levels could … Read more
She’s got a beef with these seven items. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and drinks she warns may increase your risk of developing cancer or having it return. Nichole Andrews, a Washington-based oncology dietitian and author, is sharing the seven foods and beverages she avoids. Jam Press Vid/@oncology.nutritio “I … Read more
Be still your heart — we’re heading into holiday heart syndrome season, the time of year when binging and boozing at boisterous bashes can leave your heart racing. While heart palpitations can be “startling and very unsettling,” a Georgia-based heart surgeon assures that they are very rarely dangerous or life-threatening. “Normally the palpitations are brought … Read more
Think before you drink. Lapping up hard liquor before sitting down to enjoy a meal could destroy the dinner, one expert asserts. “The more you drink, the more you dull your senses,” Alex Ring, the Michelin Guide Chicago 2023 sommelier award winner and wine director at Chicago restaurants Sepia and Proxi, told HuffPost. “The more … Read more