"The consumption of alcohol, and especially wine, is discouraged." This on the heels of a study by French national cancer institute, which says the consumption of even a small amount of alcohol can increase the risk of mouth and throat cancer by 168%. picked by suebe 9 months ago

In Australia, the alcohol industry tried to encourage better drinking habits by making their labels clearer for the consumers. But a new study has found the opposite effect: college students are using the info to pick out which drinks will get them trashed the fastest. picked by bingo 7 months ago

The variety of highly caffeinated beverages in stores is really astounding nowadays. Energy drink manufacturers claim their products help you increase mental alertness, lose weight and give you a legal high. Most of them also promise to improve your stamina, and a few manufacturers explicitly market their energy drinks as sexual energy enhancers. picked by iamamaniac 3 months ago

Gardeners have been encouraged to give exhausted bees a drink of sugar and water to boost their energy levels during the poor summer.

They should also plant wildlife-friendly flowers such as sunflowers and buddleia to provide food for bees, the RSPB said. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

The more alcohol an individual drinks, the smaller his or her total brain volume, according to a new study. picked by karenben 1 year ago

According to a new study on female alcohol use and blood pressure, young women who consume two or three alcoholic drinks a week are much more fun to do research on than women who do not consume alcohol. picked by buddha 2 years ago

The first on-the-scene study of college drinking behavior shows that parties with drinking games result in higher blood alcohol levels.

In other news, the sky is blue. picked by sparklyeyedgal181 2 years ago

"The caffeine content of energy drinks varies over a 10-fold range, with some containing the equivalent of 14 cans of Coca-Cola, yet the caffeine amounts are often unlabeled and few include warnings about the potential health risks of caffeine intoxication" picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

The Spanish research involving more than 15,500 men and 26,000 women found large quantities of alcohol could be even more beneficial for men.

...rejoice picked by hoosker 2 weeks ago

Alcohol is probably one of the most controversial product in terms of health, age, laws or cause of accidents. A while back we did a post on alcohol facts which highlighted some of the facts that are related to drunk driving, industry facts and so on. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

One of the longest and largest studies looking at alcohol consumption in older people found that moderate drinking was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing dementia. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Research showed that mothers who drank lightly during pregnancy did not increase the risk of having babies with mental impairment or behavioral problems. Rather, the children were found to be less likely to have problems and peformed better in some tests. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The cocaine energy drink has been 1-upped. This energy drink kit comes with a vial of powder and a credit card. You can even order a twelve pack that comes in a package shaped like a brick of cocaine! Join me on my first post adventure! picked by nickyrocks 2 years ago

Who said preteens don't know how to party? Connecticut middle schoolers really stepped up to the plate and turned their school bus into a booze cruise on wheels, selling mixed drinks to the other students on board for two dollars each picked by suebe 11 months ago

Governments have been urged to consider banning the sale of caffeinated soft drinks to children following new Australian research showing caffeine adds nothing to the drinks but the risk of addiction. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Drinking alcohol dulls the brain's ability to detect threats, US researchers said today in a study that helps explain why drunk people get into bar fights and drive their cars. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Caffeinated energy drinks can pose problems for kids. Studies have linked excessive caffeine in children to elevated heart rates, hypertension, anxiety, headaches and interrupted sleep patterns. picked by karenben 2 years ago

An energy drink called Cocaine has been pulled from stores nationwide amid concerns about its name, the company that produces it said Monday.

Follow up on this story. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Guy goes to college, drinks too much and dies. Parents decide that it is the college's fault and decides to sue. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

Leave it to the British to figure out a way to shame homeowners into making their houses more energy efficient. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago