Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of ...

Alcohol plays a role in over 200 diseases and injuries, contributing to more than 175,000 deaths in the U.S. annually and 3 ...

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now ...

Depressed drinkers experience alcohol’s pleasure and stimulation, challenging beliefs about self-medication and addiction.

Increasingly, reports like these conclude there is no safe level of drinking. Even moderate consumption—no more than one ...

The short-term effects of alcohol depend on multiple factors. It can also be difficult for the body to process, putting extra pressure on the liver, the digestive system, the cardiovascular system ...

New research reveals disturbing links between alcohol and cancer, urging you to reconsider your health choices.

A new study from the University of Chicago Medicine reveals that people with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and depression experience high levels of stimulation and pleasure when intoxicated, similar to ...

While light to moderate alcohol intake isn’t usually harmful, heavy alcohol use can cause severe effects. In fact, heavy alcohol use is one of the leading risk factors for disease burden ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But ...

However, experts have warned of the effects of a sudden resumption of drinking, with some advising caution in the way to ...