drinking

Worried about your drink getting spiked? Here are some safety tips

5:03am September 05, 2024

It's September, and many college students are arriving on campus for the first time. This exciting new chapter can have a darker side: College students are considered a high-risk group for drugging.

Two women are sitting and talking. Woman psychologist practicing with patient women. Coach session between girlfriends. Therapist's gestures. Female talking and drinking a cup of tea

Health & Safety

Close friends can help you live longer but they can spread some bad habits too

12:33pm November 20, 2023

by Maggie Mertens

Don't skip Friendsgiving. A large new study confirms that close friendships are vital to our health. But BFFs tend to share certain vices, too.

Some people who take Ozempic and Wegovy report it tamps down their cravings for alcohol, and they're drinking less.

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

3:23pm August 28, 2023

by Michaeleen Doucleff

People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

A new study looks for associations between changes in alcohol consumption and the risk of dementia, in research that is based on nearly 4 million people in South Korea.

Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights

8:15am February 18, 2023

by Bill Chappell

A large study found that cutting down on alcohol is a good idea. People who quit drinking also had increased risk of dementia, but researchers cautioned about drawing conclusions from that.

Scheduling time on the calendar for a workout and setting small, achievable goals are just a couple of ways we can focus on rebuilding healthy habits.

Health & Safety

Americans are stuck in unhealthy pandemic habits. Here's how to reboot

10:29am March 10, 2022

by Allison Aubrey

After two years of pandemic life, people have learned to cope in ways that have become stubborn, unhealthy habits. But there are positive steps we can take to reset a healthy lifestyle.

Online delivery service Drizly said its alcohol sales were up 68% on Election Day, compared with the average of the previous four Tuesdays.

Politics & Government

Alcohol Delivery Company Drizly Sees Sales Jump Amid Election Wait

3:56pm November 06, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

Americans found comfort in wine, liquor and beer while awaiting the election results, according to an online delivery company. Its Election Day sales were up about 68% compared with recent Tuesdays.

American adults over 30 say they're drinking 14% more often during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report in the journal JAMA Network Open.

Americans Are Drinking 14% More Often During Pandemic, Study Finds

4:50pm October 05, 2020

by Reese Oxner

The study compared drinking habits of adults age 30-80 with their habits a year earlier. The study found the increase is most pronounced among women, for whom days with heavy drinking spiked by 41%.

LifeVine boasts that it has little sugar and higher antioxidant levels than most wines. There is a wave of wines and spirits that aim to woo wellness enthusiasts. But some health claims made by alcohol brands have scientists on edge.

Health & Safety

Alcohol Producers Tout Wellness Benefits. Health Experts Say Don't Swallow Claims

4:25pm August 05, 2019

by Shana Clarke

As millennials continue to fuel the decline in wine sales, some alcohol brands are making health claims as a way to attract consumers. But this has scientists and health researchers on edge.

Chris Marshall has organized pop-up Sans Bars in New York, Washington, D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska. And he has expanded into permanent spaces in Kansas City, Mo., and western Massachusetts.

Breaking The Booze Habit, Even Briefly, Has Its Benefits

11:17pm June 23, 2019

Tens of thousands of Instagram followers can't be wrong: Curiosity about the sober life is trending. Scientists say cutting out alcohol can improve your sleep and blood pressure, and help your liver.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was asked about his drinking during testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27.

Health & Safety

You Don't Have To Pass Out To Be Blackout Drunk

1:13pm October 04, 2018

by Richard Knox

Heavy drinking can lead to alcohol-induced amnesia. It can be total or it can be spotty. Either way, it can be difficult for a bystander, or even the inebriated person, to know when it has happened.