Even mild drinking is toxic to the body, contributing to long-term disease. Yet in many cases you can reverse that damage, experts say.

Alcohol levels peak about 40 minutes to one hour after drinking. How long alcohol stays in your system depends on many factors, including but not limited to the type of alcohol you’re drinking and how ...

It's December; bubbly is flowing, there are new cocktails to sample, holiday parties to attend, the list goes on. It can feel like alcohol is basically everywhere right now. But while you’re ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As BBQs and warm weather gatherings ramp up, so too does the onslaught of cocktails and wine and beer and ...

After a season of binging and drinking, your body may feel like it needs a break from the party. Dry January, a modern trend that challenges people to abstain from drinking for the first month of the ...

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 ...

Being able to drink more without feeling it isn’t a sign of strength — it’s a sign your body has adapted. Most of us know someone who can sip (or slam) their way through multiple drinks and seem ...

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.

A nightcap might feel relaxing, but research shows it can fragment your sleep and reduce the quality of your rest. Alcohol may help you fall asleep, but it disrupts sleep quality and leaves you less ...

Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...