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Can drinking alcohol really cause hiccups?

"Drunk hiccups" seem to be a real phenomenon, rather than just a gag in classic cartoons, but we know surprisingly little about what actually causes them.

LiveScience · Dec 25, 2023

Ted Cruz mocked for ‘phony’ beer stunt amid GOP’s false claims that Biden is leading the US to prohibition

‘Frankly they can kiss my a**,’ Cruz declared in a Newsmax interview before taking a swig of beer

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Why are Republicans claiming Joe Biden wants to take away Americans’ beer?

‘Let the people drink their beer!’ conservatives howl

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

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White House laughs off report Biden wants to limit Americans to two beers a week

‘I will leave it to the experts,’ White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

America's Alcohol Czar Wants Stricter Federal Guidelines for Drinking

George Koob says the U.S. could follow Canada's lead and recommend no more than two alcoholic drinks per week.

Reason · Aug 25, 2023

Americans are drinking alcohol at levels not seen since the Civil War, report says

Women may be to blame for increasing levels of alcohol consumption in the US

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Ageism, stigma hinders response to senior alcohol use disorder - Roll Call

Older adults dying of alcohol-related deaths is a problem that has been ignored by policymakers and health care providers, experts say.

Roll Call · Apr 20, 2023

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What is a ‘borg’? College drinking TikTok trend is ‘very concerning,’ can lead to alcohol poisoning

BOSTON — The days of jungle juice and kegs at college parties could be over, as a new “very concerning” drinking trend is all the rage — sending numerous students to the hospital for alcohol poisoning, and worrying officials about potentially fatal consequences.

Boston Herald · Mar 8, 2023

How to avoid binge drinking and support sober loved ones during the holidays

Experts say there are ways to help loved ones who don’t drink, like having non-alcoholic drink options at gatherings.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 15, 2022

Robin Abcarian: Is 'California sober' a real thing, or just an excuse to keep getting high?

It's not clear who coined the term "California sober." Or even, really, exactly what it means.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022

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