A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; ...

Thinking about giving up drinking for a brief period of time? Here are the mental and physical changes you can expect.

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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 ...

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, ...

We’ve all been there – rushing from work to meet friends for drinks and realizing we haven’t eaten since lunch. Or perhaps deliberately skipping dinner before a night out to feel the effects of ...

Experiencing digestive issues after drinking alcohol? Medical experts share why some drinks trigger uncomfortable symptoms ...

Even though pen-tailed shrews perennially feed on alcoholic palm nectar, the animals do not appear intoxicated, suggesting that they have mechanisms to help them efficiently metabolize ethanol.

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Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Drinking alcohol with some medicines means they may not be as effective – or you could risk a life-threatening overdose ...

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