Alcohol can increase your risk of cancer, but it can also prevent some heart attacks. Here's the complicated truth.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), formerly known as alcoholism, may lead to various health complications. These can affect several bodily systems and increase the risks of health conditions such as cancer, ...

“First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you,” the great F. Scott Fitzgerald once said. “Drinking in moderation” is the rule of thumb when it comes to alcohol, but ...

A new study has found that no amount of alcohol consumption is safe when it comes to your risk for dementia. In the past, some research has suggested that a little booze might actually be beneficial, ...

No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over the course of two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the ...

Regular alcohol consumption creates a cascade of health problems that often develop silently over years before symptoms become apparent. While many people focus on the immediate effects of drinking, ...

Love an in-flight nightcap? Whether you’re trying to pass time or ease anxiety, a drink could make your in-flight experience even worse. Flying can be hard on the body in part because decreased ...

Millions of people in the United States drink alcohol regularly, enjoying it in social settings and using it as a way to wind down at the end of the day. In most cases, consuming a drink here or there ...

The U.S. Surgeon General has called for adding cancer warnings to alcohol labels—as scientific evidence mounts that even moderate drinking may be more harmful than we thought. A glass of red wine a ...

From clinking glasses for a toast to unwinding with friends after a long day, alcohol has played a central role in shaping traditions and celebrations for centuries. While it can foster connection and ...

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...

The course teaches students about how alcohol is shown in popular media and how it affects viewers understanding and use of ...