Is asparagus a hangover cure?
As you get ready to celebrate the New Year, you’ve likely come across articles about different food ‘cures’ that can prevent or reduce alcohol hangovers. Aside from anecdotic ‘evidence’ that […]
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Nanoparticle-treated wood minimizes biocide leaching
Sitting on the deck to drink your morning cup of coffee is a great way to start the day—but not when your deck is rotting. Fortunately wood products are protected […]
An edible food sensor that warns you of spoiling food
Sometimes I find myself standing in front of a stall for ages trying to pick the “perfect” watermelon. How do you pick your produce? Do you smell it, lightly tap […]
Plant with anti-intoxication properties now found to reduce alcoholism
Researchers at the University of California have isolated a flavonoid from the plant Hovenia Dulcis that can counter the effects of alcohol, relieve symptoms of hangover, and is shown to […]
I’m not drunk, I just have a deficient enzyme…
Anytime I drink with my friends, be it wine, liquor, or beer, my skin starts to glow red even after ingesting just a little bit of alcohol. So many people […]
