Between the annual interest in Dry January and the Surgeon General’s recent warning about the health dangers of drinking alcohol, there are a lot of people thinking critically about how they drink.

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to those effects.

It is well-established that excessive alcohol use, including binge drinking and heavy drinking, has significant negative health effects. But recent studies have found that even low levels of drinking ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your lifespan.

You’ve heard red wine might be good for your heart — but experts say all alcohol raises blood pressure, no matter the type.

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Cancer warnings similar to those seen on cigarette boxes may soon come to alcohol cans and bottles. On Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a new advisory outlining the direct link ...

A recent study found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time. Many young adults drink alcohol and use cannabis together, at the same ...

(CNN) — Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two ...