There's good news for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy a drink every now and then: recent studies have examined the effects of ...

Most people have experienced a hangover at least once, but how many stop to think about what's actually happening in their body? Here's what to know.

Even moderate drinking may not be as harmless as you think—especially when you understand how your body truly processes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Montse Galbany Dry January has come and gone, ...

The consumption of alcoholic beverages can be traced back to ancient times. Since then, the popularity of alcohol has endured despite increases in the availability of alternatives such as cannabis, ...

Alcohol-related birth defects (ARBDs) are differences in physical development that result from a fetus becoming exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. ARBDs belong to a group of conditions known as ...

Scientists have identified a particular protein in the body that may influence the progression of alcohol-associated liver ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Dietary habits — like getting adequate hydration, eating ...