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Is It Safe to Drink Moonshine?
By Mindy Weisberger published
What you don't know about moonshine can definitely hurt you.
For Cancer Risk, a Bottle of Wine Equals This Many Cigarettes
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking a bottle of wine per week may be like smoking five to 10 cigarettes in terms of cancer risk.
Drinking Alcohol May Be More Harmful Than Thought for Young Adults
By Rachael Rettner published
Alcohol consumption may be more harmful than thought, particularly for young and middle-age adults, a new study suggests.
No, Drinking 'Beer Before Wine' Won't Prevent a Hangover, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
The old adage doesn't hold up to scientific scrutiny.
Coffee Tastes Bitter, So Why Do People Drink It?
By Laura Geggel published
It may sound counterintuitive, but people who are supersensitive to coffee's bitter taste actually drink more of it, a new study finds.
How a Hangover Affects Your Brain the Next Day
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study finds that a night of heavy drinking may affect people's cognition the next day, including their memory, attention, coordination and even driving skills.
There's No 'Safe' Level of Alcohol Consumption, Global Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking alcohol in moderation is more harmful than previously thought, according to a new study that concludes there's no "safe" level of alcohol consumption.
Radioactive Traces from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Found in California Wine
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Wine with a twist of radioactive isotope?
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