The alcohol industry relies on the myth of “responsible enjoyment” to downplay its products’ risks while spreading misinformation to stifle regulation.
The World Health Organization has said there’s no risk-free level of alcohol consumption. And studies increasingly debunk ...
Alcohol consumption is a pervasive aspect of social life, but it can carry significant risks when consumed in excess or used ...
The advisory “highlights alcohol use as a leading preventable cause of cancer in the United States, contributing to nearly 100,000 cancer cases and about 20,000 cancer deaths each year.” ...
If you've resolved to quit drinking for the month, a little technological assistance may be the key to sticking to your goal.
Recent studies suggest drinking is riskier than once believed. What do we know now that we didn’t know then—and is it time to ...
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for new warning labels on alcoholic drinks that inform consumers of the health ...
A number of studies have shown that abstaining from alcohol, even for just a month, can lead to improved sleep.
New research challenges the idea that substance use explains structural brain changes in youth, a theory that underlies ...
Past research has shown women are more vulnerable to the negative effects of alcohol, including liver inflammation, hangovers ...
The female hormone estrogen appears to promote binge drinking in women, a new mouse study published recently in the journal ...
The hormone estrogen increases binge drinking in females by enhancing activity in neurons within the brain's BNST region.