They’re about to go over-borg. This St. Patrick’s Day, Gen Z party animals with a thirst for danger will be chugging down gallons of a curious cocktail that recently put dozens of their peers in the hospital. Only this time, it will be green. “Make BORG with me — we’re doing green cause it’s … Read more
The toxic “forever chemicals” in our drinking water could finally be limited. The Environmental Protection Agency announced a restriction proposal for potentially harmful PFAs (per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water, which the agency expects could “prevent thousands of deaths and reduce tens of thousands of serious PFAS-attributable illnesses.” PFAs, commonly used in stain-resistant or … Read more
A 41-year-old man has died after taking two Viagra tablets while drinking alcohol, it has been reported. The man, from Nagpur, India, was staying at a hotel with a female friend, with the pair drinking together before he took two 50mg tablets of sildenafil, which is sold under the brand name Viagra. When he woke … Read more
Sarah Levy was a young, twenty-something working in marketing in New York. On the outside everything looked great — good friends, a steady job, and an apartment. But she was quietly struggling with her relationship with alcohol. “On paper everything looked ‘normal,’ but I turned to alcohol to numb and cope with emotions I wasn’t … Read more
It might be worth a shot. A new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco found that swallowing a pill an hour before embarking on a night out could “significantly reduce” the number of alcoholic drinks consumed and the intensity of alcohol cravings. Naltrexone — sold under the brand name ReVia, costing … Read more
A recent study conducted at Texas A&M University found that “male alcohol use may significantly impede IVF success rates.” The study gathered data from men who drank at the legal limit and those who drank at one and a half times the legal limit. The research revealed that even very modest levels of exposure to … Read more
Both smoking and drinking are influenced by genetics as well as environmental factors.Credit: Bunyos/iStock/Getty More than 3,500 genetic variations that potentially affect smoking and drinking behaviour have been identified in a study involving almost 3.4 million people with African, American, East Asian and European ancestry. The findings, published in Nature on 7 December1, highlight how … Read more
Doctors believe they have discovered the mystery behind the brain swelling that caused Bruce Lee’s death. The legendary martial artist and actor died in Hong Kong on July 20, 1973, at the age of 32 from brain swelling — from what doctors now say was caused by drinking too much water. “We propose that the … Read more
College freshman Ryan Abele had a bright future. In high school in Concord, Calif., the 18-year-old had been a baseball player with a 3.94 GPA. In 2016, he enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he planned to major in broadcast journalism and was excited about joining a fraternity. “It was something that he … Read more
That morning cup of joe is a cup of no. A nutritional therapist claimed that drinking coffee first thing in the morning may be doing more harm than good. Olivia Hedlund posted the now-viral TikTok in which she warned that people who reach for that steaming cup of java on an empty stomach are more … Read more
Before you reach for another cocktail, consider this. Binge drinking is to blame for 20% of the deaths of American adults between the ages of 20 and 49 over a recent four-year period, a new study found. The findings were published Tuesday in the journal JAMA Network Open. When the age bracket is extended to … Read more
Check out more stories from Busted, our series that offers an unfiltered exploration and celebration of our boobs and ourselves during breast cancer awareness month. Let’s be clear from the start: According to countless studies, there is no single food that will either prevent or cause breast cancer. “Using this language creates a lot of … Read more
Many adults enjoy wine as part of their nightly routine, whether to complement a home-cooked meal, wind down after a hectic day, or just out of habit. The impact of wine on your health is dependent on the frequency and amount consumed, which is why there are positive and negative long-term outcomes associated with drinking … Read more
Share on PinterestA study found that drinking mild-to-moderate daily coffee may help lower the risk of arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease risk, and all-cause mortality. Sabine Kriesch/EyeEm/Getty Images Researchers analyzed how the quantity and type of coffee consumption influence the risk of arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality in adults ages 40 to 69. They found that … Read more
According to a new study, drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee. This is … Read more
Summary: Women in their 20’s who frequently binge drink had the highest self-reported prevalence of COVID-19 infection among subgroups within a study of alcohol and drug usage during the pandemic. Researchers say the increased infection risk was due to binge drinkers being less vigilant with their social behaviors as a result of intoxication. Source: Rutgers … Read more
It turns out that drinking a few cups of coffee each day may actually do more than just give you a jolt at work — it might even help you live longer. Two to three cups of coffee a day is associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, a new study … Read more
Summary: Drinking at least two cups of coffee a day, even instant coffee was associated with increased longevity and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Source: European Society of Cardiology Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared with avoiding coffee, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! That cup of tea in the morning may offer more benefits than just a jolt of energy at the start of the day. After a review of recent studies, researchers have concluded that people who drink four cups of either black, green or oolong tea may have … Read more
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious expert-backed eating lifestyle that will boost your health for life. CNN — Drinking black, green or oolong tea might have more benefits than a little energy boost – a certain amount could reduce risk of developing type … Read more