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China and Vietnam sales made Heineken smash its results
Beer maker Heineken, the world's third largest brewer, beat sales expectations in the first quarter, thanks to strong growth in China and Vietnam.The Dutch company said on Wednesday that beer sales...
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The answer to treating drug and alcohol addiction may be far simpler than you...
If drug addiction is a disease like cancer or Alzheimer's, how do you explain the seemingly amoral behavior — the lying, cheating, and hiding — that has come to be linked with so many addicts?The...
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14 seemingly harmless things you eat, drink, and use all the time that could...
Water may seem like the least harmful substance, but drinking too much of it can kill.So can too much of other things that most of us take for granted — from caffeine to the stuff you use to clean your...
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These are the alcohols that should be refrigerated — and why
In the time-honored tradition of mothers everywhere, whenever my mom comes over to visit, she starts cleaning and reorganizing. I'd be offended if it weren't so utterly obvious that I really (really)...
View ArticleHow to make a mint julep
The Kentucky Derby is coming up, and there's no better way to celebrate than with a refreshing mint julep. This is an easy-to-make classic drink that looks all the more tempting when served in a frosty...
View ArticleThis insane diet is taking Instagram by storm
Instagram is blowing up with posts from people who are participating in the Whole30 program — a diet that requires participants to give up sweets, alcohol, and a host of other food groups for 30...
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New York City bars can't ban pregnant women or refuse to serve them drinks
Pregnant women can't be kept out of New York City bars or refused alcoholic drinks just because they're expecting, under new city guidelines.The city Human Rights Commission guidelines, released...
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People around the world are drinking less for the first time in ten years
For the first time in a decade, the global population is drinking less. Globally, 1.7 billion fewer liters of alcoholic beverages were sold in 2015 compared to 2014, a decline for 0.7%, research firm...
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The most 'addictive' drugs probably aren't the ones you think
Definitively ranking how addictive various substances are is tough work, even for scientists.It's well known that drugs like cocaine and heroin come with extreme health risks. But knowing how likely...
View ArticleThrow swanky parties at this Prohibition-style speakeasy in New York City
New York City is filled with some of the coolest bars in the world, but there's one in particular that's got a unique history and old school drinks that pack a punch. We take you inside and show you...
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Here's when you should stop drinking at night if you don't want to mess up...
Can't sleep through the night? If you were up late drinking, it may be the fault of that beer or whiskey.Despite the common myth that a nightcap can help you catch some Zs, alcohol and sleep don't...
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Science reveals what happens as you get drunker
Alcohol consumption has been a part of human culture for thousands of years. But while we have a general understanding of alcohol's effects — most people can recognize the point at which one more drink...
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3 refreshing cocktails you should master this summer
Classic, old-fashioned cocktails are back in vogue. And their simplicity is what makes them so timeless — and good. Don't overthink your mixology psychology this summer. Impress your guests with these...
View Article8 ways to open a beer without a bottle opener
We've all been there. Parched. Ready to enjoy a refreshing beer only to find there's not a bottle opener around. Don't panic. From repurposing a laptop charger to commandeering a file cabinet, we were...
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Banning alcohol advertising from sports could send an important message to kids
An English barbershop owner and his son have embarked on a massive David and Goliath battle to outbid Thai beer Chang as the front-of-jersey sponsor of their local football team.In what they call the...
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The best way to drink wine is in a can — here are five different brands to try
We've all been there: you're ready for that first summer picnic, you've laid out your blanket, you've set out your cheese, and you're ready to pop open that bottle of chilled white wine, but oh no!...
View ArticleHere's what alcohol does to your brain and body
The dangers of regular excessive drinking go way beyond the morning hangover. Those who drink heavily run the risk of damaged brain tissue, an array of liver disease and a variety of cancers. Keep...
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Yes, you can get drunk eating food made with alcohol
If you've ever been told that cooking "burns off" any alcohol in the food you're eating, be forewarned: That's entirely untrue.Sure, you're not likely to get wasted nibbling on a small slice of...
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14 of your biggest questions about wine answered with science
We've all been there.You're in a liquor or grocery store, trying to pick out wine with a group of friends when, inevitably, some unexpected member offers up their expert opinion.Truth be told, there's...
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You can thank the US Navy for ‘Happy Hour’
Shortly before the outbreak of World War I, US troops occupied the Mexican port at Veracruz. The occupation came at a cost to both sides: the Americans lost 20 sailors over the course of killing 150...
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