For decades, many adults believed that moderate drinking—especially a glass of red wine—could be part of a healthy lifestyle.

Alcohol is a toxic substance that affects the brain and nervous system. This article explores if there are any healthy options, how many units are recommended, and more.

Even what many Americans consider moderate drinking is linked to an increased risk of death, disability, and chronic diseases ...

The alcohol industry has criticized the research, which found that even light drinking increases the risk of premature death.

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“No thanks.” Choosing health over habits — because saying no to alcohol is saying yes to better health, improved sleep, clearer thinking, and a longer life. Alcohol holds a paradoxical place in modern ...

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To report this series about the U.S. alcohol epidemic, Facher and Cueto interviewed more than 100 health researchers, doctors, patients, industry insiders, and lawmakers. They also reviewed scientific ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Alcohol is part of many people’s social lives, ...

If you've been perplexed by current findings on alcohol and health, there's a good reason. Results from recent scientific studies run the gamut from finding that modest alcohol consumption is better ...

Last week, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released a 90-page report outlining new guidance on safe alcohol consumption. According to the CCSA, consuming more than two ...

For decades, many people believed moderate drinking—especially red wine—could be good for the heart. New research is ...