The deaths of five tourists after apparently drinking tainted drinks highlight the wider issue of bootleg alcohol.

Here are the drinks travellers are advised to be cautious of drinking amid deaths from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.

Though moderate drinking has been associated with a lower risk of some diseases, alcohol (ethanol) is toxic to your brain, liver, heart, and pancreas. A few drinks may initially be sedative, release ...

Grappa is a traditional Italian alcoholic beverage that is traditionally made and enjoyed in a very particular way. Here's ...

Simone White was enjoying a holiday with friends in Laos last week when she accepted a free shot from a bar. The 28-year-old ...

From clinking glasses for a toast to unwinding with friends after a long day, alcohol has played a central role in shaping ...

Over the last few years, consumers have been practicing more conscious drinking, whether that’s abstaining, sipping low-proof drinks or tiger-striping — switching between no-alcohol drinks and ...

Methanol, or CH3OH, is very similar to ethanol - the pure form of alcohol in alcoholic drinks. While like ethanol, it is an odourless, tasteless, and highly flammable liquid, it has a different ...

The following new-to-market drinks make a very strong case for skipping the alcohol or taking a few drinks off. All offer the full flavor of a regular-proof drink and do a fine job of showcasing ...

Here's a breakdown of the alcohols that are hardest and easiest on your stomach as well as some tips to enjoy your drink, pain-free. First and foremost, consider the ABV (alcohol by volume).

Analysing data from 15 to 95-year-olds, the researchers compared people who did not drink at all with those who had one alcoholic drink a day. They found that out of 100,000 non-drinkers ...

His takeaway is unequivocal on one level: alcohol in itself can never be good for you. But the full picture is more nuanced and certain drinks might have healthful qualities, especially those ...