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; ...

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 ...

Heavy alcohol use can lead to systemic inflammation, or prolonged inflammation throughout your entire body. Cutting out alcohol for 30 days or more can lead to a "reduction in things like joint pain, ...

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

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...

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 ...

Working out after drinking alcohol can decrease a person’s physical performance. It may also raise their risk of dangerous conditions. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and ...

Most alcohol enters the bloodstream via the mucous membrane layer of the stomach and the intestines. These days, the consequences of this are undisputed: even small amounts of alcohol impair people’s ...