Kombucha tea continues to grow in popularity as a healthy alternative to alcoholic beverages—and chemistry can help commercial and amateur brewers alike get faster and better results with their brews, ...

For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making. Rats exposed to high amounts ...

Learning to think more about specific events in the future appears to reduce impulsivity, improve decision-making, and shows potential as a therapy for alcohol use disorder, a new study found. The ...

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It’s been a long, tiring day. You’ve barely slept, and you’re running on fumes. Then comes an invitation from friends for a drink — and the temptation is strong. But before you take that sip, consider ...

You aren't alone if you’ve ever wondered why a few drinks feel different now than they did a decade ago. Many of us notice that alcohol hits harder as we get older — even if our drinking habits ...