It all depends on the number of cans you crack open. Beer is the most commonly consumed alcoholic beverage in the United States. Is beer good for you? It may help with bone density, but can disrupt ...

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of four types of cancer in the mouth and upper digestive tract: oral, pharyngeal (throat), laryngeal (voice box) and oesophageal. The mouth, throat and oesophagus ...

After becoming sober, the body follows a timeline healing: liver regeneration, blood pressure drops, cancer risk reduction ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even ...

Research tracking thousands of adults found that staying fit lowered mortality and liver disease risk among drinkers—though ...

Alcohol slows brain activity, making you feel sleepy and relaxed.Drinking alcohol often disrupts your sleep quality, leading to more awakenings and less restorative sleep.Pacing yourself and drinking ...

For decades, Americans have been urged to limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks a day — and even that amount has been linked to higher health risks such as cancer, dementia, and liver disease ...

Once upon a time, a drink or two at a holiday party went down the hatch with no problems. Now, it's a recipe for misery the next morning. Sound familiar? Dr. Monica Christmas of the University of ...

A growing body of research says that no amount of alcohol is good for our fitness and health. It’s time to rethink our relationship with booze.

Knowing the safe limits of alcohol consumption can help keep spring break safe. Spring break brings sun, travel and a chance to relax with friends. It can also lead to drinking more than intended.