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Dozens Dead in Siberia from Drinking Bath Oil: How Methanol Kills
By Rachael Rettner published
Nearly 50 people died recently in a Siberian city after they drank bath oil as a substitute for alcohol. But why was the substance so deadly?

Teen Use of Many Drugs Drops to Record Lows
By Rachael Rettner published
Teen use of many illegal and legal drugs — including ecstasy, cocaine, alcohol and tobacco — is now at record lows.

Moderate Drinking May Have Some Heart Benefits
By Sara G. Miller published
Moderate drinking may have positive effects on some aspects of heart health compared to abstaining, a new study finds.

In Photos: Recreating 220-Year-Old Beer Found in Shipwreck
By Tom Metcalfe published
An international team of scientists has recreated a 220-year-old beer recipe using live yeast recovered from a bottle found in an 18th-century shipwreck in Australia.

Oldest Beer Brewed from Shipwreck's 220-Year-Old Yeast Microbes
By Tom Metcalfe published

Teen Use of Opioids Linked to Marijuana
By Rachael Rettner published
Teens who take opioid painkillers without a prescription also often use cannabis, according to a new study.

Iron Age Brew Recreated from Ancient Cauldron's Remnants
By Kacey Deamer published
The alcoholic drink was probably a type of mead known as braggot.

Why Some Pot Smokers Face a Higher Risk of Drinking Problems
By Rachael Rettner published
People who use alcohol and marijuana together may be at greater risk for alcohol-related problems, such as drunk driving and health issues, than those who use only alcohol, a new study finds.
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