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.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Blood pressure is the force created as blood moves through your arteries, and keeping it within a healthy range is essential ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Sobar, founded by Joseph Fisher, Ph.D, is a new snack that is built to reduce peak blood alcohol content by 50 percent, as tested on a 21-person sample size. The protein bars — available in white ...

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.