What happens to your liver when you quit alcohol
According to Greek mythology, Zeus punished Prometheus for giving fire to humans. He chained Prometheus up and set an eagle...
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Healthy cities aren’t a question of boring or exciting buildings but about creating better public space
The US developers of a 300ft glowing orb, set to be built in the middle of Stratford, east London, and...
Can you really be allergic to alcohol?
Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol? Alcohol allergies are rare,...
How drinking sustainable wine can help vineyards and the planet
The current global food and beverage system is unsustainable. In 2023, world leaders issued a declaration at the UN climate...
Why does alcohol make my poo go weird?
As we enter the festive season it’s a good time to think about what all those celebratory alcoholic drinks can...
A short history of sunscreen, from basting like a chook to preventing skin cancer
Australians have used commercial creams, lotions or gels to manage our skin’s sun exposure for nearly a century. But why...
Got period pain or cramps? What to eat and avoid, according to science
Painful periods are common. More than half of people who menstruate have some pain for up to three days a...
A bottle of scotch recently sold for $2.7 million – what’s behind such outrageous prices?
When a rare bottle of Scotch whisky sold for US$2.7 million in November 2023, I was stunned, but I wasn’t...
Christmas drinks anyone? Why alcohol before bedtime leaves you awake at 3am, desperate for sleep
You’ve come home after a long day at work, you have dinner, put the kids to bed, and then you...
How much could the NHS save if people had healthier lifestyles? Hundreds of millions according to research
The NHS spends a lot of time and money looking after people who smoke, or drink too much or don’t...
