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How Bad Is it to Mix Booze and Painkillers?
A closer look at that "severe liver damage" warning on the Tylenol label.
How Much Good Does Not Drinking for a Month Actually Do?
January seems like the perfect month to lay off the booze for a bit, but why would you? Why?
I'm Bored Unless I'm Drunk, But Is That Actually a Problem?
I'm not an alcoholic, I just like getting buzzed as regularly as possible. So I tried to find an expert who'd tell me that was okay.
Your Liver Will Thank You For Drinking Hoppy Beers
According to a recent study, hoppier beers such as IPAs seems to be less harmful to the liver than straight alcohol and even hop-less beer.
This Company Claims to Have Made a Vodka That Won't Cause Any Liver Damage
A team of scientists has worked tirelessly to create what they call the world’s first "functional spirit."
Getting a liver transplant could get easier in parts of the US
It's harder to get an organ transplant in California and New York than in Washington state or South Carolina. A plan to redraw the organ donation map may change that.
Bird Flu Could Cause a Foie Gras Shortage in France
The H5N1 virus has been found on 69 farms in the Dordogne area—which produces 80 percent of France’s foie gras—so far. Overall, France produces 75 percent of the world’s foie gras.
I Consulted Some Experts to Find Out Whether I'm a Weekend Warrior or a Problem Drinker
A "drinking problem" can be a little hard to pin down, medically speaking.
There's Always a First Time for Eating a Caribou Head
I joined Angela Hovak Johnston, an Inuk woman living in Canada's Northwest Territories, and her 13-year-old son for his first taste of caribou and polar bear meat—traditional foods in an area where few other options are available.
Should You Feed Your Paleo Baby Raw Liver?
Iris and Leon Benedens are two German parents who follow the Paleo lifestyle. They think that their infant daughter can benefit just as much as they do from a grain-free diet that's heavy on animal protein, including offal.
Wait, is Giving Weed to Pets a Good Idea?
Medical marijuana for animals could be a good idea, but it's not an excuse to get blazed with your pets.