Most women have a sense that alcohol is “bad for breast cancer risk.” What is far less understood are the actual numbers—and ...

Long hours and shift work play a role, but new Australian research shows age, gender, education, and smoking habits are far more powerful predictors of high-risk drinking among workers. Study: Work ...

Studies regarding the potential risks—and benefits—of alcohol use have reached widely differing conclusions, from suggesting that moderate alcohol use may have benefits for health to arguing that any ...

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. New U.S. Dietary Guidelines deliver a clear directive: drink less. The evidence shows ...

Lift a toast to summer fun but don't let risky drinking ruin the party. Too much alcohol can be deadly in the summer heat, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism warns. And 1 in 6 ...

Cardiovascular tests performed during primary care visits may give evidence of increasing alcohol use, which could help clinicians identify and treat risky drinking behaviors early. The findings ...

I’m a pediatrician, and when I see adolescents in my clinic, I ask them if they are drinking alcohol (among other risky activities). Then I counsel them if they answer in the affirmative. I want young ...

New data suggested that any level of alcohol consumption raised the risk of dementia. A Mendelian randomization analysis found no evidence that moderate drinking protected against dementia. Findings ...

Overhydration Risk: Drinking too much water can be dangerous for health. As much as it is important for the body to stay hydrated, it is equally important to pay attention to overhydration.

The first national in-depth study to examine alcohol use among Australian middle-aged men has found that more than 2 million ...