"Long COVID Linked to Worsened Hangovers, Stanford Study Shows"
A study by Stanford University suggests that long COVID may be linked to increased alcohol sensitivity, leading to worsened hangover symptoms such as headaches, nausea, fatigue, and sweats. The study documented four patients who experienced new-onset alcohol sensitivity post-COVID-19 infection, triggering unprecedented symptoms at similar or lower alcohol consumption levels. While further research is needed to establish a definitive causal link, the study recommends abstinence and avoidance of alcohol, symptom-triggering ingredients, and antihistamines to manage increased alcohol sensitivity in long COVID patients. Additionally, tips from Harvard Health for managing and preventing hangovers are provided.