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Why Do Some People Hate the Taste of Beer?
By Joanna Fantozzi published
If the thought of sipping a beer is gag-inducing, you're not alone. But why does this happen: Why do some people hate the taste of beer?
Beer Shortage Looms in Europe As CO2 Supply Dwindles
By Mindy Weisberger published
The U.K. is running out of gas — for their beer.
Here's the Latest Study on the Links Between Alcohol and Cancer
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
How much alcohol is linked to a lower risk of cancer?
Does Drinking Alcohol Raise the Risk of PMS?
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study finds drinking alcohol is linked with an increase risk of PMS. But experts are cautious about the findings.
You Could Drink This Man's Frostbitten, Amputated Toes in a Cocktail
By Mindy Weisberger published
A winter race participant lost three toes to frostbite, and what he did with them next was toe-tally bizarre
Shaking Up Guinness Drinkers: Why a Martini Glass May Be Best for the Brew
By Rachael Rettner published
A mathematician says this actually might be the best glass to use to serve Guinness.
Drinking the Recommended Amount of Alcohol May Still Shorten Your Life
By Rachael Rettner published
U.S. drinking guidelines are too boozy, according to a new study.
17 Billion? How the CDC Estimated How Many Binge Drinks US Downs Each Year
By Rachael Rettner published
U.S. adults consume more than 17 billion alcoholic drinks during binges each year. But how did researchers calculate this?
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