Some liver damage, such as fatty liver changes, may also be reversible when people cut back on alcohol. “More advanced liver ...

Consuming alcohol may worsen the effects of COVID-19. There’s a pervasive myth that alcohol prevents COVID-19. While hand sanitizer containing alcohol may kill the virus on surfaces, drinking alcohol ...

Share on Pinterest As more evidence shows the potential health risks of alcohol consumption, public perception around drinking is shifting. Yulia Shaihudinova/Getty Images A new study found that light ...

Heading into the party season, partaking of too many holiday spirits can leave you with an unwelcome hangover — and can also wreak havoc on your gut health. "In addition to being a significant ...

Drinking in America has hit a record low, according to a new poll. The percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol sank to 54% in 2025, a Gallup poll released Wednesday shows. That's the lowest ...

Drinking alcohol in small and occasional amounts may increase testosterone production. However, larger or more frequent amounts of alcohol consumption can have the reverse effect. Alcohol consumption ...

Binge drinking refers to consuming several drinks in a short period of time. Alcoholism, now known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), describes a dependence on alcohol that may be difficult to manage.