Drinking alcohol impacts everyone a little differently. Musculature, water, genes, tobacco use, and other factors change an individual's risk equation. Here's how alcohol affects a person's body, from ...

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

Following the U.S. surgeon general’s new advisory warning of alcohol’s link to multiple cancers, a Florida neurosurgeon said, "It’s about time." Dr. Brett Osborn, who also runs a longevity practice, ...

According to Dr. Mark Houston, MD, FACP, a cardiologist and the director of the Hypertension Institute in Nashville, ...

It’s not surprising that most people feel better after a 31-day break from booze. But what exactly happens to your body during Dry January? Dr Richard Piper, CEO at Alcohol Change UK, has shared a ...

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 ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

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, ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

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