Alcohol use is widespread and alcohol use disorder (AUD) causes substantial harm. AUD affects 29 million individuals and ...

Experts explain how Dry January can transform your health in 30 days. Learn about the benefits of taking an alcohol break and ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

One study discovered that heavy and former heavy drinking was associated with brain abnormalities like hyaline arteriolosclerosis and neurofibrillary tangles. The results also suggested that the ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

A new interdisciplinary study from BYU, opens an angle of neuroimmune research that could potentially lead to better medical ...

No level of alcohol is safe for the brain and even light drinking is linked to an increased risk for dementia, results of a large observational study suggested. The research combined observational ...

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

Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages each week could have a damaging effect on the brain, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of ...

Even though pen-tailed shrews perennially feed on alcoholic palm nectar, the animals do not appear intoxicated, suggesting that they have mechanisms to help them efficiently metabolize ethanol.

Share on Pinterest Heavy drinking can cause brain abnormalities that could increase the risk for cognitive decline. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy. The full effects of drinking are something experts ...

Taking a month off alcohol may help you see visible improvements in skin, reduced bloating, stabilized appetite, and ...