Women on female Viagra can now drink alcohol, FDA declares

Women who use the female libido pill, Addyi, no longer need to avoid alcohol, regulators have declared. Previously, Addyi came with a warning to stop drinking two hours before taking the pill, or to skip the pill if they’d had a few drinks. But on Thursday, the US Food and Drug Administration found studies conducted … Read more

Giraffe almost does the splits as it lowers itself to drink from a watering hole

Necking it down! Thirsty giraffe almost does the splits as it lowers itself to drink from a watering hole The 15ft-tall adult male was photographed at Zimanga Nature Reserve in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa Private game reserve has wildlife-rich hides where photographers can snap away without distressing animals Giraffes only need to drink once every few … Read more

Biltmore sommelier Stefan Kobald on what to drink on Christmas Day from dinner to the Queen’s speech

Stefan Kobald, the Executive Head Sommelier at The Biltmore Mayfair hotel Don’t let your Christmas Day be marred by cheap sherry and wine that tastes like bleach. Instead, heed the advice about what to drink – and when – on the 25th from one of Britain’s top sommeliers, Stefan Kobald, the Executive Head Sommelier at … Read more

Airbnb will transform the Louvre’s Pyramid into a bedroom and let guests drink with the Mona Lisa

Night in a museum of masterpieces: Airbnb transforms the Louvre’s glass Pyramid into a bedroom and lets guests drink cocktails in front of the Mona Lisa and dine with Venus de Milo Airbnb is running a competition to give two lucky guests the chance to spend a night at the Louvre in Paris  The experience … Read more

Anger as JetBlue ditches Coca-Cola from its flights in favour of rival drink Pepsi

‘What are we, monsters? Bring back the Coke’: JetBlue ditches Coca-Cola from its flights in favor of rival drink Pepsi – and some passengers are fizzing with rage The New York-based carrier is updating its onboard refreshment service  An internal memo told JetBlue staff of the introduction of Pepsi products   But passengers have flocked to Twitter to … Read more

Ordering a diet drink with your fries ‘could lead to weight gain’

Choosing to have diet drinks with your meals could lead to weight gain, scientists believe. Many people choose beverages with artificial sweeteners, rather than the ‘full-fat’ sugar versions. But research found that when consumed with a carbohydrate, such as fries, the body’s metabolism is impaired. The brain’s ability to perceive sweet taste also changed, which, … Read more

Victoria Beckham treats herself to $3.99 herbal tea tonic drink to boost skin in Miami

Victoria Beckham treats herself to $3.99 herbal tea tonic drink to boost skin and buys one for husband David during shopping trip in Miami By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 11:10 GMT, 3 March 2020 | Updated: 11:10 GMT, 3 March 2020 The Beckham brood have been living it up in Miami after David’s Inter Miami … Read more

British MPs are THREE times more likely to ‘drink riskily’ than members of the public 

British MPs are three times more likely to ‘drink riskily’ and down an entire bottle of wine on a standard day than members of the public, a study suggests. Those parliamentarians who carry out extra work outside the Commons are more likely to be the worst culprits and end up among the country’s heaviest boozers. … Read more

Just one full-fat fizzy drink a day in your 40s may ‘increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke’

Just one full-fat fizzy drink a day in middle-age may increase the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to new research. The sugar-laden beverages send cholesterol levels soaring – increasing the risk of clots that cut off blood supply to the heart or brain. Researchers from Tufts University in Massachusetts studied almost 6,000 over … Read more