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Moderate Drinking and Miscarriage Linked

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:26 PM ET | 0

Just two glasses of wine each week during the first four months of pregnancy is found to increase the rate of miscarriage significantly. Read more

Testing Whiskey With a Chip and a Laser

Posted by Jesse Emspak Fri Nov 4, 2011 09:38 AM ET | 0

Testing whiskey used to require a good nose, palate and eye. Now all you need is a laser. Read more

Does Soda Cause Violence?

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Oct 24, 2011 06:30 PM ET | 0

Teens who drink soda may be more likely to get into fights and act violently. Read more

Chill Drinks With A Bullet

Posted by Christina Ortiz Tue Aug 30, 2011 08:55 AM ET | 0

This novelty ice tray is sure to strike up a conversation at your next party. Read more

Froster Keeps Beer Cold Not Frozen

Posted by Christina Ortiz Mon Aug 22, 2011 03:42 PM ET | 0

A medical-grade thermostat maintains a steady temperature to keep beer in its coolest state. Read more

Israeli Scientists Develop Date-Rape Drug Detector

Posted Fri Aug 5, 2011 12:41 PM ET | 0

The sensor has accurately detected date-rape drugs in drinks 100 percent of the time. Read more

Reuse Old Bottle Caps in Funky Table Lamp Kit

Posted by Katherine Noyes Wed Aug 3, 2011 08:07 AM ET | 0

Why throw your caps away when they could create a unique work of table lamp art? Read more

Reuse Old Bottle Caps in Funky Table Lamp Kit

Titanium Straw Out-Muscles All Others

Posted by Katherine Noyes Fri Jul 22, 2011 09:34 AM ET | 0

Forget those wimpy plastic substitutes -- this is the only straw you really need. Read more

Bus Stop Ads Recharge Your Battery

Posted by Nic Halverson Fri Jul 15, 2011 03:13 PM ET | 0

A brazen marketing campaign that preys on the vulnerable, battery-depleted masses could give them a charge. Read more

New Soda Fizzer Won't Fizzle Out

Posted by Scott Tharler Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:24 PM ET | 0

A high-tech home soda maker digitally displays the carbonation strength of your beverage. Read more

World's Oldest Heidsieck Champagne Found in Shipwreck

Posted Mon Jan 17, 2011 06:45 PM ET | 0

A third brand has been discovered in a cache of 200-year-old bottles of champagne. Read more

Cocktail of the Month: Superconductor Sunrise

Posted by Ian O'Neill Fri Jan 14, 2011 08:27 AM ET | 0

Apparently, dunking potential superconductors in a range of boiling alcoholic beverages is good for science. Count me in! Read more

Hangover Tips Just in Time for New Year's

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Dec 30, 2010 08:45 AM ET | 0

After the countdown ends, the confetti falls and the champagne bottles are empty, all that's left is a hangover. Read more

Caffeinated Energy Drinks Tied to Alcohol Abuse

Posted Wed Nov 17, 2010 11:00 AM ET | 0

As the feds weigh a ban on alcoholic drinks containing caffeine, a new study sheds light of the dangers of mixing these substances. Read more

Light Drinking Said OK for Pregnant Women

Posted by Emily Sohn Wed Oct 6, 2010 07:00 AM ET | 0

While binge drinking is still harmful, pregnant women can safely consume small amounts of alcohol. Read more

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