Most of us were taught to think of alcohol in simple terms: moderation is fine, excess is the problem. But the deeper I’ve ...

A person's drinking patterns at age 18 predict the trajectory of their drinking behavior into adulthood, and that trajectory ...

Americans are finally rethinking their relationship with alcohol. Gallup reports that only 54% of the U.S. population now drinks, the lowest rate in nearly 90 years. Three years ago, that number was ...

Increase the risk of chronic (long-term) hypertension (high blood pressure): Regularly drinking alcohol can prevent receptors in the brain from functioning properly, which stops the body from ...

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 ...