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No, Drinking 'Beer Before Wine' Won't Prevent a Hangover, Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
The old adage doesn't hold up to scientific scrutiny.

Coffee Tastes Bitter, So Why Do People Drink It?
By Laura Geggel published
It may sound counterintuitive, but people who are supersensitive to coffee's bitter taste actually drink more of it, a new study finds.

How a Hangover Affects Your Brain the Next Day
By Rachael Rettner published
A new study finds that a night of heavy drinking may affect people's cognition the next day, including their memory, attention, coordination and even driving skills.

There's No 'Safe' Level of Alcohol Consumption, Global Study Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
Drinking alcohol in moderation is more harmful than previously thought, according to a new study that concludes there's no "safe" level of alcohol consumption.

Radioactive Traces from the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Found in California Wine
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Wine with a twist of radioactive isotope?

Should Breast-Feeding Women Really Drink Guinness?
By Emma Bryce published
Is beer the route to better breast-feeding?

Why Do Some People Hate the Taste of Beer?
By Joanna Fantozzi published
If the thought of sipping a beer is gag-inducing, you're not alone. But why does this happen: Why do some people hate the taste of beer?

Beer Shortage Looms in Europe As CO2 Supply Dwindles
By Mindy Weisberger published
The U.K. is running out of gas — for their beer.
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