A Canadian study has linked binge drinking at age 50 and above to an increased mortality risk of 23% compared to the participants who did not binge drink in the year before. The study followed 129,000 adults aged 50 and above for up to 12 years and found an increased mortality risk with binge drinking … Read more
Thanakarn Kanthee, a Thai content creator, passed away a few months ago after accepting an alleged drinking challenge to down 2 bottles of whiskey for a significant amount of money. Known popularly as “Bank Leicester” among his fans, the social media influencer was offered 10,000 Thai baht (₹25,076) per bottle to drink 350ml bottles of … Read more
Heavy alcohol consumption is a leading cause of gastrointestinal diseases, with binge drinking linked to increased intestinal permeability-a condition commonly known as “leaky gut.” Despite the significant health impact of alcohol-associated gastrointestinal disorders, effective pharmacological treatments remain limited. A new study published in eGastroenterology explores the role of gut cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) in alcohol … Read more