One way to avoid a hangover completely is to avoid alcohol entirely—staying sober, or at least California sober. But even if you pride yourself on drinking in moderation, the dreaded hangover doesn't ...

Enjoying drinks with friends can be a fun way to socialize and unwind, but it’s important to be aware of how long it takes to ...

Pepcid is a medication that reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces. Taking Pepcid may increase the body’s absorption of alcohol, but there are no known interactions between the substances.

Eating a nutritious meal before drinking alcohol can help you avoid a hangover or getting too drunk. Foods high in protein and healthy fats, like yogurt and salmon, can help slow alcohol absorption.

Alcohol consumption tends to increase in Wet February — the month ushered in by Dry January — and so does the likelihood of hangovers. Dr. Neena Chandrasekaran, a pulmonary critical care physician in ...