For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Alcohol abstinence, even for a person with reported intake of two or fewer drinks per day, could lower blood ...

A record low number of Americans are drinking, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Just 54% of Americans said they consume alcohol at all. Gallup has been tracking Americans’ drinking ...

If you've noticed that one drink hits you harder than it used to, you're not alone. It's part of the natural aging process, and it may be your body doing you a favor.

Alcohol use disorder is rising in adults ages 65 years and over. This is significant because, as we age, the body is less able to process alcohol, which could lead to drug interactions or changes to ...

College is often referred to as the “best four years of your life.” The college experience includes going to class and making the grade, as well as going out and meeting new people. Alcohol may at ...

How long alcohol stays in the body and why the timing is different for everyone. A doctor shares how the liver breaks down ...