A breakfast that includes eggs, bananas and fruit juice is an essential part of hangover recovery, according to a fun new YouTube tutorial. Mitchell Moffit and Gregory Medlock say that their hangover cure guide is based on science.
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If you’re on a diet you’re more than likely seeing some weight loss when you get on the scales. However, for some unlucky dieters the numbers on the scales are not always going in the right direction
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The introduction of minimum pricing on alcohol could save more than 1,000 lives every year, according to a report on BMJ.com. Researchers even suggest raising unit prices from 40p to 50p with a view to doubling the life-saving results.
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As experts debate new Government plans for a minimum price on alcohol, it seems we may be sipping stronger drinks than in days gone by. Removing a billion units of alcohol is 'a step in the right direction' in tackling the harms caused by alcohol.
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More advertising regulation is needed to stop young children getting familiar with alcoholic brands, a charity report warns. A poll of 400 10-11 year olds found that 79% correctly recognised Carlsberg and Smirnoff as brands of alcoholic drink.
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A new retail campaign aims to help Brits keep track of alcohol units on a night out. The '2-2-2-1' message, which ties in with that currently on display in pubs and bars, shows the number of units in the most popular drinks, such as wine and beer.
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How does alcohol extend a worm's life? Experiments have shown that amounts of ethanol, the type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages, can more than double the life span of a tiny worm known as Caenorhabditis elegans, used frequently as a model in ageing studies.
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Alcohol consumption, especially heavy drinking, has long been associated with global HIV incidence. However, there have been doubts about the cause-and-effect relationship. The results are published in the journal Addiction.
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Next week, November 14-18, is Alcohol Awareness Week and charities are hoping that the recent high-profile death of Amy Winehouse will "prompt some honest discussion". There are currently two million heavy drinkers in the UK.
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Many people drink a glass of milk or eat pasta before a night out. But new research suggests a bowl of strawberries may be more appropriate. The positive effects of strawberries are linked to their protective antioxidant capabilities.
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Will your weekend hangover leave you feeling run down? Research show alcohol not only slows recovery from injury or burns, it also weakens the immune system and the liver says a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Immunology.
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Moderate consumption of alcohol has been linked to a healthy heart and brain and now Danish researchers believe drinking alcohol in moderate quantities can reduce the risk of asthma, too, based on drinking one to six units per week.
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We all know about the dangers of drinking too much and the damage we could be doing to our bodies but new research has revealed that even consuming small levels of alcohol could be having a dramatic impact on heart function.
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Mixing alcohol with a caffeinated energy drink is more risky than drinking alcohol alone, experts say. This is because energy drinks lessen our ability to manage our impulse control while also over-stimulating the brain and nervous system.
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Beer has a limited shelf life - but now scientists hope to improve the brewing process to make ale stay fresh and taste good for a longer period. They found that the bitter aftertaste of stale beer is due to a few key substances.
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Drinking even small amounts of alcohol every day can increase the risk of developing certain types of cancer, according to a new report. The research looked at how different levels of drinking affect the risk of the disease.
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Medical experts have warned that the UK government needs to act to protect children from alcohol advertising. In an editorial published on bmj.com, Professor Gerard Hastings and Dr Nick Sheron claim that excessive drinking among British youths is directly linked to the amount alcohol advertisements they are exposed to.
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While alcohol in moderation has been linked to both good heart health and improved brain function, new figures have linked drinking to an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, upping the statistics by up to 36%, according to a US study.
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Alcohol consumption after the age of 75 has been associated with lower risk of developing dementia in a new report. A study in Germany found subjects consuming alcohol had approximately 30% less dementia and 40% less Alzheimer's disease than the non-drinking subjects.
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Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption has been linked to relatively good mental health - and may decrease the risk of cognitive decline or dementia. The new research comes a week after scientists concluded a drink a day can help protect the heart.
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A new study by has claimed that individuals who drink alcohol in moderation are less likely to develop heart disease than those who drink no alcohol at all. Modest amounts of alcohol significantly increase the levels of 'good' cholesterol circulating in the body, the researchers claim.
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While excess alcohol can be disastrous for body and mind, new research shows one drink or less per day can be good for the heart.
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New research shows Brits are behind the growing campaign for better alcohol labelling, with nine in ten wine drinkers supporting more clear labels. A survey has found 90% of wine drinkers think labels are too full of 'meaningless' jargon.
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Drinking less alcohol, not eating more fruit and vegetables, is more likely to cut the risk of cancer, shows researched published today in the British Journal of Cancer reviewing ten years of research on the link between diet and the development of cancer.
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