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 recent ...

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.

A study conducted in mice suggests that daily exercise could help to counteract some of the negative impacts of college-age drinking later in life. Researchers will present their work this week at the ...

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There are only a few molecules that humans consume that are both a nutrient and a drug. Coffee and alcohol are two excellent examples. The antioxidants in coffee offer many health benefits, while the ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

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 ...

Both antihistamines and alcohol can slow down activity in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). If you mix alcohol and antihistamines, you may feel more drowsy, lightheaded, and have ...