Drinking causes 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. Perversely, because its harms are so widespread and longstanding and well ...

New research shows how alcohol helped shape ancient societies by boosting cooperation, bonding, and early political ...

As one of his final acts as U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy called for alcohol products to carry a label warning that they can cause cancer. His office also published a report detailing just ...

For years, many people believed that moderate alcohol consumption—especially red wine—could be good for the heart. But recent scientific evidence has dramatically changed that conversation. Health ...

But Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, said: "There's good ...

Excessive alcohol use may put a person at risk of developing certain health problems relating to the brain. This may increase the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term alcohol use ...

Instead, how you drink can help support your body and have you feel fresher the next day. “Your whole body is affected by alcohol,” says Roxana Ehsani, MS, RD, CSSD, a board-certified sports dietitian ...

New research suggests that drinking any amount of alcohol will raise your risk of dementia. This news challenges prior studies suggested that moderate drinking was still fine for overall health.

From Alaska to Florida, alcohol spending per capita varies wildly based on geography, regulation, climate, and local culture.

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