thejapantimes, 7 days ago to Japan

Tokyo's Shibuya and Shinjuku wards are implementing new restrictions to address ongoing public drinking issues that have become more prevalent following the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/06/japan/japan-street-drinking-regulations/ #japan #drinking #shibuya #shinjuku #halloween

thejapantimes, 20 days ago to Japan

A police officer in Kyoto Prefecture has received a traffic violation ticket for riding an electric scooter while drunk, prefectural police officials have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/crime-legal/police-scooter-drunk/ #japan #crimelegal #electricscooters #japanesepolice #kyoto #drinking

ScienceDesk, 28 days ago to science

A new gel made from milk proteins could neutralize alcohol’s effects before a dreaded hangover hits. Scientists Raffaele Mezzenga and Jiaqi Su, along with a team of researchers, were able to reduce blood alcohol levels in intoxicated mice by 40 percent in 30 minutes. Hang tight, Premier League and NFL fans — there’s still a lot of work to do before the gel will be safe for human trials. Science Alert has more: https://flip.it/gk7p1e
#Science #Drinking #Health #NFL #PremierLeague