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Cabin Pressure and Cocktails: A Risky Mix

A new study in Thorax reveals that combining alcohol with airplane cabin pressure can negatively impact heart health, even in young, healthy passengers. The study found that this combination lowers blood oxygen and raises heart rates, suggesting that in-flight drinking poses significant health risks. Researchers tested 48 individuals under simulated flight conditions and discovered that alcohol and cabin pressure together significantly strain the cardiac system. This has led to calls for...