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

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

Heavy alcohol use can lead to systemic inflammation, or prolonged inflammation throughout your entire body. Cutting out ...

Drinking alcohol impacts everyone a little differently. Musculature, water, genes, tobacco use, and other factors change an individual's risk equation. Here's how alcohol affects a person's body, from ...

In fact, your entire body might benefit. That’s because alcohol speeds up how quickly you age, sending you hurtling towards ...

Alcohol will never be a wellness product—but how and what you drink can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels ...

And for anyone whose Dry January might’ve been a little less dry than they planned, there’s still good news. According to the ...

Some studies say red wine is good for certain health factors, while others suggest omitting alcohol entirely. What's true? Instants via Getty Images For most people, the past month or so was ...

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

Hangovers are a common aftermath of alcohol consumption, leaving many to wonder what exactly is happening inside their bodies. From the pounding headache to the queasy stomach, each symptom tells a ...

As often happens in the first month of the new year, vast numbers of Americans are attempting a “Dry January” or even “Damp January — ” a trendy challenge to abstain or moderate alcohol use. You can ...

Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol. Just-released government guidelines are giving Americans another reason to consider a “dry January.” Alcohol is the ...