Stomach

A new anti-hangover supplement has just gone on sale in the UK. It is marketed by Swedish firm Myrkl as "the pre-drinking pill that works".The pill is said to break down up to 70 percent of alcohol after 60 minutes. This means that if someone drinks 50 ml of 40 percent spirits, which contains 20 ml of pure alcohol, as little as 6 ml of the alcohol will enter the bloodstream. This is the same as the person only drinking 15 ml of spirits.  This reduction in the amount of alcohol absorbed by the body is mirrored by a…

Diablo Immortal, Blizzard’s new mobile-first action RPG, is abysmal on PC. The game launched in open beta at the beginning of June for PC and mobile, and I downloaded the PC version to see what all the fuss (and discourse) was about. But I couldn’t stomach the experience for very long. Although there are hundreds of fantastic mobile games, I prefer to do my gaming at a desk on my PC. Diablo Immortal had a big opportunity to win over the core PC fan base that infamously trashed the game, but the busted PC port shows…

Country music star Toby Keith has announced he is being treated for stomach cancer.In a statement on social media, he wrote: “Last fall I was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery. So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax.”He said he was spending time with family, “but I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.”Keith is one of the most successful country artists in the US. His debut album was released in 1993, and by the turn of the…

Country musician Toby Keith revealed Sunday on social media that he was diagnosed with stomach cancer last fall.“I’ve spent the last 6 months receiving chemo, radiation and surgery,” the “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” hitmaker said in a statement.“So far, so good. I need time to breathe, recover and relax. I am looking forward to spending this time with my family. But I will see the fans sooner than later. I can’t wait.”Keith’s announcement comes several months after he released his 19th studio album, “Peso in My Pocket.” The…

Tom Cruise is carving through a canyon at 450 miles per hour. He rears up his F-18 fighter jet, all eight Gs visible in the lines of his face, before inverting the aircraft and diving. This is just one of the exhilarating action sequences that have made Top Gun: Maverick one of the most lauded films of the year. Fans and critics alike have sung its praises, and since its release a week ago, it’s so far grossed an estimated $176m (£140m) in North America alone. It also had Cruise’s biggest opening weekend as a movie star –…

Many of us exercise to feel better. While some of us get "runners' highs" after a workout, unfortunately some of us leave the gym feeling nauseous. Though this is usually only temporary, it can still be uncomfortable.  Fortunately there are a few good explanations for why this may be happening – so if this happens to you there's probably no reason to be alarmed.When we exercise, there's an increase in blood flow to the working muscles, brain, lungs, and heart.This increase in blood flow is driven by the sympathetic part…

Zelda fans who have been left disappointed at the Breath of the Wild 2 release date delay could have another reason to cheer in 2022. It's rumoured that the long-speculated Switch versions of Wii U remasters Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD could finally be launching this year. The news comes courtesy of in-the-know journalist Jeff Grubb, who was responding to a viewer's question on his YouTube channel.Discussing the possibility of the long-talked about Zelda double pack for the Switch, Grubb said: "They want to…

The last time Todd Jones heard this kind of panic in his clients’ voices, it was 2008 and the global financial system was on the brink of collapse.Mr. Jones, the chief investment officer at investment advisory firm Gratus Capital in Atlanta, now finds himself fielding similar calls. Two clients, both retirees, asked him this month to move their portfolios entirely to cash. Mr. Jones persuaded them to stay the course, saying the best way for investors to achieve their goals is to still be…

As the rap world continues to mourn the death of Atlanta rapper Lil Keed, more information has emerged about what transpired in the days leading up to his untimely passing on May 13. Per TMZ, sources claim the YSL lyricist was experiencing severe stomach pain in the days leading up to his death. The discomfort was so intense it eventually landed Keed in the hospital, and from there, his liver and kidneys reportedly began failing. Sources informed the outlet that Keed had struggled with drugs and alcohol in the past, but…