The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your ...

Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it reaches the brain, it slows down the body’s systems. The short ...

Is it true that alcohol tolerance drops with age? Some people in their 60s and 70s may notice that their usual glass of red wine with dinner seems to hit them a bit harder than it did in their ...

The link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer, described in a new report by the U.S. Surgeon General, may come as a surprise to many Americans. Although evidence for this link has been ...

One recent study found that the greatest increase in heavy alcohol use between 2018 and 2022 was among people in their 40s. Doctors are particularly concerned about rising alcohol consumption ...

Do you suffer from terrible hangovers or feel unwell after drinking just a small amount of alcohol? You may be intolerant – or even allergic – to alcoholic drinks. Sue Quinn explores the ...

Two recently released federal documents offer contrasting perspectives on alcohol and health–underscoring a long-standing, ongoing scientific debate that’s reverberated through some of the ...

In most cases, people with type 2 diabetes can drink alcohol in moderate amounts. As you may well know, living with type 2 diabetes often means cutting out or cutting back on foods and beverages that ...

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However, even if they aren’t for you, they are for a large and growing market of drinkers, particularly those in the 18-24 age group who want to moderate, alternate or just eliminate alcohol ...