While you’re drinking, alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate, bringing blood to the surface of the skin. That’s why people ...

Drinking alcohol can lower or raise blood sugar. Learn how alcohol affects glucose, warning signs to watch for, and ways to ...

French Red Wine poured into a Glass in Bubbles with a Splash on the wood table in Orange Wall background outdoors summer, Close-up Some people in their 60s and 70s may notice that their usual glass of ...

Experts reveal how the human body processes alcoholic drinks differently over time, starting in the late 30s — and what it ...

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

Alcohol use disorder is rising in adults ages 65 years and over. This is significant because, as we age, the body is less able to process alcohol, which could lead to drug interactions or changes to ...

Raise a glass to science. Researchers have developed a protein gel that neutralizes alcohol before it enters the bloodstream and essentially makes it harmless. Scientists at ETH Zurich created a gel ...

Does alcohol lower testosterone? Let’s get right to it. Heavy or chronic alcohol intake can throw your hormones out of balance — including your testosterone levels. That’s because heavy drinking can ...

A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors provides evidence that the relationship between alcohol use and ...

Love an in-flight nightcap? Whether you’re trying to pass time or ease anxiety, a drink could make your in-flight experience even worse. Flying can be hard on the body in part because decreased ...