While you’re drinking, alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate, bringing blood to the surface of the skin. That’s why people ...

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of four types of cancer in the mouth and upper digestive tract: oral, pharyngeal (throat), laryngeal (voice box) and oesophageal. The mouth, throat and oesophagus ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 lifespan.

The latest U.S. dietary advice does away with recommended alcohol limits, instead advising people to ‘drink less.’ But is any amount safe when it comes to cancer risk?

Scientists are increasingly warning that alcohol does not just harm health in the long run, it appears to push the body’s ...

Life-threatening health issues caused by alcohol are on the rise among people under 40, according to a startling new study published today. Alcohol is responsible for 13.5% of deaths in people aged 20 ...

After becoming sober, the body follows a timeline healing: liver regeneration, blood pressure drops, cancer risk reduction ...

Alcohol-related liver disease does not happen overnight. It develops slowly in stages, and the damage becomes more severe the ...

Moderate alcohol use may impact coordination, impair gut health and increase risky behavior. Long-term use may raise the risk of hypertension, heart disease and liver damage. Moderate alcohol ...