There Are No Hangover Cures, Scientists Say
MONDAY, Jan. 3, 2022 -- Here ' s a lesson many may have already learned over the past weekend: Don ’t count on ginseng, probiotics or any other so-called hangover cures.
No evidence suggests hangover cures work, according to British scientists who... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 3, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Aspirin side effects to watch for when going to the toilet – get checked out ‘immediately’
ACROSS the country today, thousands may be reaching for some hangover relief. Some may reach for water, others a bacon sandwich and a vitamin C supplement. However, with some reaching for the aspirin, there is an important side effect to watch out for. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 1, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Most hangover ‘cures’ have little evidence behind them, study finds
Of substances tested, strongest effects were seen for clove extract, though sample size was smallA thumping headache, a tongue that feels like a carpet and a strong sense of queasiness and regret – it is a condition with which many will be all too familiar on New Year’s Day. But while it may seem tempting to reach for a hangover “cure”, researchers have chosen New Year’s Day to tell us that most will offer cold comfort.Scientists say they have evaluated studies looking at 23 different substances alleged to help prevent or treat a hangover, but found all of the “remedies” had low-quality evidence for how well ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 1, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Science correspondent Tags: Hangover cures Alcohol Health Science UK news & wellbeing Source Type: news
Too Much Auld Lang Syne: Avoiding That New Year's Hangover
FRIDAY, Dec. 31, 2021 -- Party people should think twice before relying on a fly-by-night remedy to cure the hangover they suffer from a New Year ' s Eve bender, warns an ER doc based in the Big Apple. " There are a plethora of hangover products on the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 31, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Synthetic Alcohol Promises to Make Drinking Safer. But Experts Are Wary
Our ancestors started drinking booze millions of years ago, and we never stopped. Alcohol is embedded in nearly every culture in the world as a social lubricant, marker of taste and cornerstone of celebrations.
If companies tried to bring it to market for the first time today, however, U.S. regulators would almost certainly forbid it. More than 200 health conditions—from cancer to dementia to cirrhosis— are linked to alcohol; it contributes to 3 million deaths globally each year, many via auto accidents and suicides; and in the U.S. alone, more than 14 million people struggle with alcohol-use disorder. It&rsquo...
Source: TIME: Health - December 28, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jamie Ducharme Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
How to avoid a hangover: What you need to do to help reduce pain – experts top tips
REDUCING both your hangover and the likelihood of having one the next day is crucial in order to enjoy the festive period headache-free. From the drinks you choose to the timing of alcohol consumption, there are many factors to be aware of to help cure your hangover quickly or even avoid it completely. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hair of the dog won ’t cure that hangover
In medieval Europe, when astrology and blood-letting were frequently employed in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, one therapy for rabies was to place some pieces of hair from the rabid dog onto the victim ’s bite wound.
It didn’t work.
But it did give rise to the notion that “the hair of the dog that bit you” – a drink – can cure a hangover. This concept is rather ancient, too, having first appeared in print in 1546.
It doesn’t work, either.
“There’s no scientific evidence… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - December 15, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Source Type: news
Dr Zoe Williams names the best foods and drinks for fighting a festive hangover
DECEMBER can be packed with parties and social events that often involve alcohol. With Christmas and New Year's Eve around the corner, many glasses won't be left empty. However, no one likes facing the consequences of a fun night the next day. Express.co.uk spoke to Dr Zoe Williams about the best foods and drinks to help you fight the festive hangover. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 13, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Healthcare expert offers tips for holiday feasting without the heartburn
LONDON — Special foods are among the pleasures of holiday celebrations. On the negative side, for people with digestive diseases or those who overindulge, holiday feasting can quickly produce the food version of a hangover. James East, M.D., a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London, expla ins why this sometimes happens and how we can enjoy the menu while also making holidays happy for our digestive systems. Why indigestion and heartburn happen Indigestion, or an… (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - December 13, 2021 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Omicron: Fatigue noted as a symptom - how to differentiate between Covid and a hangover
CHRISTMAS season is in full swing with parties and gatherings leaving many with an unwanted souvenir the next morning in the form of a hangover. But with the new Covid variant spreading around the UK, how can you differentiate between festive hangover and Omicron when they have one sign in common? An expert provides the answer. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - December 4, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Everywhere You Can Get Free & Cheap Food for Black Friday
Everywhere You Can Get Free & Cheap Food for Black FridayTurns out you'll find a bunch of great Black Friday deals for food, too.Whether you're nursing a turkey hangover or already exhausted from... #turkeyhangover #blackfriday (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - November 25, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to avoid a hangover - the six hacks to prevent yourself from feeling rough after drink
HANGOVERS are self-inflicted, but absolutely dreadful nonetheless! Here are the six steps to avoiding a hangover. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Planning a 'Drinksgiving'? Your Genes May Drive Your Hangover
When the consequences of a night of drinking set in, many curse themselves and the splitting headaches they acquired. Science and genetics may help explain why your hangover is worse. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - November 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Covid impact on employer health care costs muted
Late last year, employers and those in the benefits industry were concerned that Covid-19 would have a hangover affect on health care costs. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - October 27, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Logan Moore Source Type: news
Covid impact on employer health care costs muted
Late last year, employers and those in the benefits industry were concerned that Covid-19 would have a hangover affect on health care costs. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - October 23, 2021 Category: American Health Authors: Logan Moore Source Type: news
