It’s bottoms up for tee time. In the grand tradition of Masters Week, the world’s top golfers converge in Augusta, Georgia, to compete in the first major of the season. And sportsmen and spectators alike indulge in the Masters signature drink, The Azalea. The iconic cocktail takes its name from the pink-hued flowers that punctuate … Read more
Even occasional binge drinking could triple the risk of a serious liver condition, a new study suggests. Just one episode per month was associated with a threefold increase in advanced liver fibrosis in people with underlying metabolic liver disease, according to research from the University of Southern California (USC). Advanced liver fibrosis is a condition that occurs … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday that it would add microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of drinking water contaminants that it’s drafting. In a press briefing, Lee Zeldin, the agency’s administrator, said the gesture was a “direct response to the concern of millions of Americans, who have long demanded answers about what they and … Read more
A viral wellness trend asks a simple question — is warm or cold water healthier? — but the science behind it is more nuanced. Previous research shows that food and beverage temperature has a measurable effect on things like anxiety and gut discomfort. One of the most long-standing health claims is that ice-cold water boosts calorie … Read more
Sip at your own risk. A new study suggests that where you get your drinking water could increase your odds of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a devastating movement disorder with no cure. Even more concerning, the source linked to the highest risk is used widely across the country, especially in the southeastern and central … Read more
For making history, passengers on this cruise received both cheers and booze. Margaritas weren’t just on the menu aboard Princess Cruise Line’s Feb. 17 voyage from Galveston, Texas to Cozumel, Mexico. The tequila-based beverages actually made history during the seven-day trip, as the approximately 3,560 guests on the ship, aptly named the Regal Princess, set a … Read more
Despite a nationwide dip in face-to-face socializing, some of the key elements of a great night out haven’t changed according to new research — including spontaneity and flexibility. A recent survey examining the social dynamics and drinking habits of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 21+ Gen Z found that for new younger generations, the best nights … Read more
With 40% of adults resolving to drink less alcohol in 2026, according to a recent survey, some may be struggling to find a healthy balance. Health experts agree that each person’s relationship with alcohol is unique, based on history, tolerance and lifestyle. Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Your Ice … Read more
It’s a sobering report in one way. More American teenagers are staying away from alcohol, marijuana and nicotine — but two other vices are growing in use, according to a national survey released Wednesday. While drinking and smoking rates continue to show a steady decline, following similar results from the survey conducted last year, two … Read more
Shawne Merriman’s having a hard time believing one of his former teammates played while drunk. The three-time Chargers Pro Bowler told The Post this week he was floored to learn Quentin Jammer had randomly admitted Monday that he logged snaps in the 2011 season “completely s–tfaced.” Merriman — who played with the Jammer in San … Read more
Thirst-zepatide? A cheap, already available pill is being billed as the “Ozempic of alcohol” for its ability to reduce appetites for booze, the way GLP-1 drugs curb food cravings. Naltrexone — which costs about $1.60 a pill when purchased in bulk — decreases the urge for alcohol by blocking opioid receptors in the brain, reducing the dopamine-reward … Read more
There’s a new way to treat alcoholism — and it’s as easy as popping a candy. Clutch, from Oar Health, is said to be the first mint designed to reduce alcohol cravings and curb heavy drinking. Nearly 28 million Americans 12 and older struggle with alcohol use disorder. Adults can take a Clutch once a … Read more
Bodycam footage of Jay Cutler’s DUI arrest has been released — days after the ex-NFL quarterback completed a two-and-a-half-day stint in jail for the October 2024 bust. In the clip published Thursday by TMZ Sports, the 42-year-old Cutler was asked by a police officer on the Franklin, Tenn., scene how much alcohol he had consumed … Read more
Allen Iverson says his biggest accomplishment wasn’t on the basketball court. During an interview with “CBS Mornings,” the Basketball Hall of Famer commemorated six months of sobriety on Tuesday while discussing the challenges that came with fame. “One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking,” Iverson told … Read more
What’s lurking at the bottom of your glass? According to a new study, it might be more than just melted ice or leftover pulp. Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of popular beverages sold in UK supermarkets and coffee shops and found microplastics in every single one. While the contamination was widespread, … Read more
One of Sydney’s most popular breweries has weighed in on an age-old debate about whether children should be allowed in drinking establishments after the topic was reignited in a new viral video. The longstanding issue has raged on Reddit forums in Australia for years, as parents and punters war it out. But the contentious subject … Read more
This pilot was “taking off” in a different way. An EasyJet pilot has been suspended after he embarked on a drinking marathon that ended with him wandering around a hotel naked. “This was breathtakingly unprofessional behavior from the pilot,” an unidentified source told the Sun while recounting the booze cruiser’s drunken rampage. “It was the … Read more
Watching this kind of movie in-flight might be plane crazy. One of the best parts of flying is the chance to kick back and enjoy some uninterrupted entertainment. But experts say that one of the most popular genres of film should be avoided while aloft in the friendly skies. Everyone loves the onboard entertainment — but … Read more
There could be an undetectable poison lurking in your vacation cocktail. A Canadian woman is warning social media users after she lost her eyesight from sipping a stealthily toxic cocktail overseas — and she says she’s one of the lucky ones. In December, seven tourists were hospitalized in Fiji after drinking tainted booze at a … Read more
“Not my cup of tea,” these judgy girls say. As the current global matcha shortage still looms, the drink’s devotees are turning against one another. The latest tactic to try to curb the tea’s traction? Ridiculing its newer fans, who are mostly men. Some ladies, who suspect that these men are adopting habits like matcha … Read more