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
Take heart — scientists say they may have found a way to prevent irregular heart rhythms caused by binge drinking, a phenomenon so common at Christmastime that it’s called “holiday heart syndrome.” They will present their research this week at an American Heart Association conference in Chicago. Binge drinking — defined as five drinks within … Read more
This is such a buzz kill. As it turns out, consuming just one alcoholic beverage per day — whether it be a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a shot of your favorite spirit — can shorten your lifespan by approximately two-and-a-half months, one expert asserts Dr. Tim Stockwell, of the Canadian Institute for … Read more
An eerie AI-generated video of Justin Timberlake chugging a beer in his now infamous mugshot is making the rounds on social media — leaving many fans shocked over how “convincing” is it. The short clip, originally created by AI guru Edmond Yang, has already been viewed more than 18,000 times since it was posted online … Read more
She’s a real potty animal. Popping bottles at the club left this partygoer flushed with embarrassment. “When you go too hard on Saturday night and wake up locked in the nightclub toilets at 8:30 a.m. Sunday morning,” said Eloise Paull, 19, in a trending TikTok tell-all, admitting that she’d drunkenly fallen asleep in the bar’s bathroom. Viral … Read more
Another bad look for JT. A 2001 Budweiser commercial about drinking alcohol responsibly starring *NSYNC has resurfaced on social media after Justin Timberlake was charged for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons on June 17. In the commercial, which aired during the 2001 Super Bowl, a father answers his door and is confronted by the … Read more
A pounding headache and stomach-churning nausea are hallmark signs you had a few too many — but experts say it could mean something more dangerous to your health. While a post-holiday hangover is to be expected after downing copious cocktails or brews, health professionals say you should be concerned if the symptoms come on after only … Read more
This news is sweet. Hot chocolate — a treat some believe to be the bane of a clean diet — could actually help you lose weight, one expert claims. Steve Bennett, a health coach, told The Sun that one cup per day could actually help people shed pounds because it is packed with fiber, which satiates … Read more
As the weather warms and the days lengthen, many among us head to the nearest body of water — and reach for the booze when we get there. Be it a beer, a seltzer, a shot of warm whiskey, or a poolside margarita, few things sound as enticing as unwinding under the sun with a … Read more