Alcohol
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Why do hangovers get worse with age?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Scientists haven't actually confirmed a link between age and hangover severity, but there are some reasons why older people might feel worse after a night of drinking than young folks would.
Are people more honest when they're drunk?
By Marilyn Perkins published
Drinking can change the brain in a way that makes people more likely to speak their mind, but the effects aren't always straightforward.
What happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol?
By Emily Cooke last updated
Many people have stopped drinking alcohol completely. What happens to your body when you do that?
Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?
By Anna Gora published
"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.
Finally, scientists explain the dreaded 'red wine headache'
By Emily Cooke published
A compound in grape skins called quercetin might disrupt alcohol metabolism, causing some people to get headaches after drinking red wine, a lab study suggests.
Gene therapy injection into the brain causes alcohol use disorder to stop — in monkeys
By Emily Cooke published
A small, proof-of-concept study in monkeys reveals the potential of a one-off gene therapy to treat people with alcohol use disorder who haven't responded to other treatments.
What does alcohol do to the body?
By Anna Gora published
Alcohol can have short- and long-term impacts on health and wellbeing.
Why is alcohol used to preserve things?
By Donavyn Coffey last updated
Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
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