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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.
'Magic mushroom' psychedelic could treat alcohol addiction, trial finds
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Psilocybin-assisted therapy could be a promising treatment for alcohol use disorder.
Does wine help you live longer?
By Isobel Whitcomb last updated
People from food cultures where wine is a daily part of life have famously low rates of heart disease and long lives. But does drinking wine actually help you live longer?
What is vodka?
By Michael Dhar, Tia Ghose published
To produce vodka, you must first ferment a foodstuff that contains sugar or starch, then distill the product to increase its alcohol content. But what is vodka made from?
Having just one drink a day can shrink your brain, new study finds
By Ben Turner published
The study suggests that even moderate alcohol intake can cause damage to the brain, and heavy drinking makes it exponentially worse.
How many bubbles are in a glass of beer?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists recently counted the bubbles produced by dissolved carbon dioxide in a glass of poured beer, finding that bubbles can number in the millions.
Is champagne stronger than non-bubbly alcoholic drinks?
By Isobel Whitcomb published
Do you need to exercise extra moderation with the champagne this Valentine's Day?
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