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Beer, wine or liquor? Massive study reveals which was linked to lower death risk

August 13, 2026

Beer, wine or liquor? Massive study reveals which was linked to lower death risk

Heavy alcohol use raised death risk by 24%, but wine at low levels was linked to lower mortality than beer or spirits in a UK Biobank study.

Is wine really healthier than other types of alcohol? An expert weighs in

August 13, 2026

Is wine really healthier than other types of alcohol? An expert weighs in

Addiction expert Jessica Steinman discusses a recent study comparing mortality risks of various types of alcohol, and why wine’s potential health benefits should be interpreted cautiously.

Wine expert says one common habit could be sabotaging every sip

August 12, 2026

Wine expert says one common habit could be sabotaging every sip

A sommelier says sipping water before tasting wine can alter your palate instead of cleansing it. Patience, not hydration, she says, is the key to experiencing a wine's true flavors.

Ancient alcohol found sealed in Chinese tomb, preserved for more than 2,200 years

August 10, 2026

Ancient alcohol found sealed in Chinese tomb, preserved for more than 2,200 years

Researchers in China discovered nearly four liters of a cereal-based alcoholic beverage sealed inside a bronze vessel that had been buried in a cemetery tomb for more than two millennia.

2,200-year-old alcohol found sealed inside ancient tomb — and there's nearly a gallon of it

August 10, 2026

2,200-year-old alcohol found sealed inside ancient tomb — and there's nearly a gallon of it

A sealed bronze vessel in a Qin tomb yielded 3.74 liters of ancient millet beer brewed during the Warring States period over 2,200 years ago.

Wisconsin brewery that promised free beer when Trump dies now plans 'half-price beer day' when McConnell dies

August 4, 2026

Wisconsin brewery that promised free beer when Trump dies now plans 'half-price beer day' when McConnell dies

Minocqua Brewing Company announced half-price beer when Sen. Mitch McConnell dies, blaming the Kentucky Republican for half of America's problems.

America hits major marijuana milestone as daily weed use surpasses daily drinking

August 2, 2026

America hits major marijuana milestone as daily weed use surpasses daily drinking

Daily marijuana use among American adults jumped 21% between 2022 and 2025, with adults aged 26 and older driving the dramatic surge in cannabis use.

Drink-spiking defense: New bracelet aims to expose drugs with a drop of your cocktail

July 28, 2026

Drink-spiking defense: New bracelet aims to expose drugs with a drop of your cocktail

A student's electromagnetic sensor detects benzodiazepines in drinks and sends an alert through an app, sharing your live location with a safety network.

Wisconsin brewery that offered 'free beer' when Trump dies says alcohol permit revoked

July 28, 2026

Wisconsin brewery that offered 'free beer' when Trump dies says alcohol permit revoked

Kirk Bangstad says he will fight the Wisconsin Department of Revenue's revocation of Minocqua Brewing Company's alcohol permit set to take effect Aug. 4.

Is drinking every day alcoholism? Experts explain where culture and addiction collide

July 28, 2026

Is drinking every day alcoholism? Experts explain where culture and addiction collide

Ed Sheeran's viral podcast clip reignites debate over British drinking culture versus American alcoholism definitions and when drinking becomes a problem.