The End of Hangovers? + Other Stories
Every week, we corral the best wellness stories from around the internet—just in time for your weekend bookmarking. This week: a potential new antidote to the dreaded hangover, why rising carbon dioxide levels could have long-term detrimental effects, and a look at the complicated relationship between the baby-formula industry and US health policies.
How More Carbon Dioxide in the Air Could Lead to More Human Disease
NPR
According to researchers, there’s a domino effect caused by the rising levels of carbon dioxide: less-nutritious crops resulting in fewer nutrients in food and humans’ higher susceptibility to illness and disease.
The Painful Wait for a Hangover Pill
Nautilus
Rejoice: Research suggests a new treatment to help mitigate alcohol’s distressing effects. It works by “supercharging your liver’s ability to clear alcohol from the bloodstream.”
The Epic Battle between Breast Milk and Infant-Formula Companies
The Atlantic
As delegates seek to undermine a worldwide resolution to support breastfeeding, writer Olga Khazan takes a look at the complex relationship between US health policy and the baby-formula industry.
Dying Organs Restored to Life in Novel Experiments
The New York Times
A baby’s life-threatening heart condition prompted doctors to perform an experimental operation. Now scientists believe the new procedure could save millions of lives.