It’s long been known that no amount of alcohol is good for the body — and now new research spotlights the potential harm it can cause. More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, ...

Drinking alcohol to excess is linked to a higher risk of six types of cancer, including breast, colorectal, and liver cancers. Even moderate drinking can increase cancer risk, particularly for breast ...

Following the surgeon general’s January advisory linking alcohol consumption to seven types of cancer, a new study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has revealed another ...

Alcohol has long been classified as a cancer-causing substance, but new research gives a clearer sense of just how many cancer cases and deaths may be driven by drinking. Researchers from the American ...

The medications have grown popular for weight loss, but one doctor has found another use: combating alcohol and drug ...

There’s no way around it: Alcohol isn’t that good for us. Numerous scientific studies have shown how even moderate alcohol consumption negatively impacts the body, upping the risk for liver damage, ...

Jessica Braun Gervais is a Chicago-based freelance writer specializing in health, wellness and fitness. She earned a B.A. in Journalism from Columbia College and has written content for various health ...

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs) are a group of conditions that occur when people drink alcohol during pregnancy. The alcohol affects the development of the fetus, potentially causing lifelong ...

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the amount of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream. A BAC above 0.40% is considered dangerous. In some cases, it may prove fatal if a person does not receive ...