Tequila worms are an unexpected larvae
Scientists have identified the so-called worm, or gusanos de maguey, at the bottom of some bottles of tequila.
Heavy drinking ramps up within 2 years of teen’s first taste
For some teens, heavy drinking begins well before they graduate from high school, according to a new study.
Men who drink alcohol may lower chance of IVF success
Male alcohol use may reduce the likelihood that in vitro fertilization will be successful, a new study indicates.
Why Zoom ‘happy hour’ falls flat
Alcohol doesn’t have the same power to lubricate social interaction online as it does in person, new research suggests.
Why Zoom ‘happy hour’ falls flat
Alcohol doesn’t have the same power to lubricate social interaction online as it does in person, new research suggests.
Authentic vibes dry up when whiskey brands outsource
Outsourcing can kill a whiskey brand’s aura of authenticity, new research finds. Less tangible features of the company matter, too.
Rare disease finding sheds light on head and neck cancer
New research clarifies why people with a rare genetic disease called Fanconi anemia are at higher risk of an aggressive head and neck cancer.
2,300 genes predict alcohol and tobacco use
New research identifies more than 2,300 genes predicting alcohol and tobacco use after analyzing data from more than 3.4 million people.
Are women brewing a backlash to drinking culture?
A new book says women are drinking more alcohol to cope with stress, move up at work, feel confident, and have fun—or be perceived as having fun.
Fighting parents may transmit genetic risk for alcohol problems to kids
Exposure to parental discord or divorce is associated with a child’s genetic risk for alcohol problems as adults, a new study shows.