Farewell, Mike Ross. Patrick J. Adams is revealing why he quit “Suits” after seven seasons. “I wasn’t taking good care of my mental health and I was drinking too much come the end of seventh season,” the actor, 43, said on Tuesday’s episode of the “Dinner’s On Me” podcast hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson. “I … Read more
Scientists have developed a hand-y way to spot a lush. Researchers in the UK have found that someone’s love of the sauce may be linked to testosterone exposure in the womb — which has a distinct effect on a baby’s hand development, per a boozy study published in the American Journal Of Human Biology. “It … Read more
The Love Boat won’t be making another run anytime soon. The 70-year-old MS Aurora — the vessel which inspired the iconic television show — has been sunk for months, prompting concerns about local drinking water in the Northern California estuary where it met its demise and leaving local officials scrambling over what to do next, … Read more
Paul Mescal is maybe a little too good at his job. The 28-year-old actor honed his body for “Gladiator II” so exquisitely that the filmmakers made him go shirtless for as many scenes as possible, according to his personal trainer Tim Blakeley. In an interview with The Post, Blakeley also revealed the secret weapon he … Read more
It may be time to switch to soy. Or almond. Or oat. Drinking regular cow’s milk could increase your risk of developing ischemic heart disease (IHD), a condition that can lead to heart attacks, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine on Friday. Researchers found that risk also went up the more milk … Read more
Gen Z is always thirsty for a new trend. Electrolytes are the latest craze that has gotten TikTok’s attention, with hundreds of “recipes” popping up on the platform. Electrolytes — such as sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium — are the minerals in your blood that essentially help keep everything balanced in your body. You lose … 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
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is trying out something new. The actress revealed on “Not Today, Pal,” the podcast she co-hosts with former “Sopranos” costar Robert Iler, that she’s undergoing a “milk cleanse” – for eight days, she’s forgoing solid food and only drinking whole milk. In a conversation about food with Iler and comedian Mike Cannon, Sigler said, “You guys … Read more
Goo for your gut? UK surgeon, author and TikTok favorite Dr. Karan Rangarajan, also known as Dr. Karan Raj, has taken to the platform to weigh in on an unappetizing new wellness trend: okra slime water. Known as “nature’s lube,” this dense, two-ingredient tonic of okra and water may be hard to swallow but could … Read more
Shot of vinegar, anyone? While a spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, experts say a spoonful of vinegar could be the key to weight management and an overall boon to the body. On an episode of the podcast “Diary Of A CEO,” French biochemist and bestselling author Jessie Inchauspé, also known as … Read more
It’s long been known that no amount of alcohol is good for the body — and now new research spotlights the potential harm it can cause. More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to the Cancer Progress Report 2024 from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Among the … Read more
Dozens of students at Catholic high schools in Sydney, Australia, have been banned from bringing a date to their year 12 formal under a new policy, sparking “huge uproar.” Under the rules, which apply to the 147 schools within the city’s Catholic archdiocese, parents will also be forbidden from drinking alcohol at end-of-year celebrations. Released … Read more
There’s a persistent belief that chugging water after a night of drinking can counteract the effects of too much booze, but experts say it does little to prevent the fresh hell of a hangover. Using data from three studies, researchers from Utrecht University in the Netherlands concluded that dehydration is not the sole cause of … Read more
There appeared to be no island breeze keeping Taylor Swift cool at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The pop superstar, 34, could be seen fanning herself in a suite while drinking from a cup with boyfriend Travis Kelce’s No. 87 on it as she watched the AFC clash between the Chiefs and Bengals in temperatures that … Read more
Seven in 10 parents admit they feel guilty that their child isn’t drinking enough water. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages five to 12, split evenly by the U.S. regions. Results revealed that more than one-third (36%) of parents find it difficult to keep their children hydrated during the summer … Read more
NEW YORK — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the recommended limit is linked with lower IQ in children. The report, based on an analysis of previously published research, marks the first time a federal agency has determined — “with moderate confidence” — that there … Read more
If you booze, you lose. New research suggests that no amount of alcohol is beneficial to your health or safe to consume as you age. A 12-year UK study that tracked 135,000 adults 60 and older found that even light drinking was associated with an increase in cancer deaths. This uptick was most pronounced in … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Dr. Zac, I’m a regular drinker, and thinking of having one month sober. Some of my friends did Dry July and wouldn’t shut up about it. If I were to go a month sober, what would happen to my body as I go through this sober month? What will I notice straight away? … Read more
Jessica Simpson shut down speculation that she broke her sobriety. The 44-year-old fashion designer responded to a fan who told her to “stop drinking” in the comments section of her Instagram post from Monday, which featured a picture of her 11-year-old son Ace. “I haven’t wanted or touched alcohol since October 2017 and it has been the … Read more
The French correction? The long-held notion that the cheese- and butter-lovin’ French enjoy relatively low rates of heart disease because they drink red wine is misguided, new research proclaims, as are the studies that suggest moderate drinking leads to a longer, healthier life. “There is simply no completely ‘safe’ level of drinking,” insists lead researcher … Read more