Eating a nutritious meal before drinking alcohol can help you avoid a hangover or getting too drunk. Foods high in protein and healthy fats, like yogurt and salmon, can help slow alcohol absorption.

“Hydration is extremely important,” Dr. Adamian says. Water helps, but drinks containing electrolytes—especially sodium—may ...

Alcohol's presence in the body and its effects are influenced by factors like age, weight, and food intake. The liver metabolizes alcohol, but detection times vary based on the test used and drinking ...

Bet you’ve heard this sing-songy adage before. If not, there’s a decent chance you’ve been told—or even fully believe—that mixing different types of alcohol in any sequence is a surefire way to feel ...

Are you about to embark on a night of drinking and wondering what to eat? It is common knowledge that drinking on an empty stomach is a no no as it can lead to consequences like rapid intoxication, ...

LOS ANGELES--Alcoholic drinks made with artificial sweeteners lead to a high rate of alcohol absorption, resulting in a greater blood alcohol peak and concentration than from drinks made with ...

Pepcid is a medication that reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces. Taking Pepcid may increase the body’s absorption of alcohol, but there are no known interactions between the substances.

Editor's note: This story was first published in December 2014. The first time I ever got tipsy was during a champagne toast at a cousin's wedding reception. All was good, until the room started ...

Some people taking popular new diabetes and weight-loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro have reported reduced cravings for substances besides food. The medications seem to ...

Neonatal incubators are considered the first home of infants born prematurely, keeping them warm and protecting them from possible infections. To further protect them from infectious pathogens, ...