Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...

Even moderate drinking may not be as harmless as you think—especially when you understand how your body truly processes ...

Rubina Dilaik revealed she quit alcohol after it disrupted her sleep, mood, and mental clarity. She experienced headaches and ...

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two recent ...

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 ...

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to those effects.

Your body’s most hardworking organ never takes a break, especially when alcohol enters the system. The liver serves as your internal detoxification center, working tirelessly to break down harmful ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How many alcoholic drinks do you have in an entire week? Five, seven, 10? More? If you have one drink a day, your health could be ...

As science sheds more light on links between alcohol and cancer, doctors are advising patients to think before they drink. The possible connections between alcohol consumption and cancer risk have ...

Doctors recommend not drinking alcohol while receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can be hard on your body. Alcohol use can also negatively affect your overall health and immune system. Combining them ...