After a month of sobriety with Dry January, many are embracing Wet February, leading to increased alcohol consumption.

This means that as more alcohol enters the bloodstream vital body functions will be depressed. At high levels things like blood pressure, pulse and respiration can decrease. Expect to see the ...

The risk of serious liver damage from alcohol is more than twice as high for people with belly fat and diabetes, a new study found.

Medical experts explain that early-day drinking often indicates a shift in how alcohol functions in someone’s life. Rather than serving as a social lubricant or evening relaxation tool ...

Even alcohol-free drinks can slowly damage your liver—high sugar, artificial sweeteners, and fermentation byproducts may ...

If alcohol is consumed before bed, it can initially have a sedative effect—making you fall asleep more quickly.But while we may think a nightcap shortens the time it takes to fall asleep, recent ...

Dry January is mostly pain and not so much gain, says our writer. It’s month two and three that you really start to enjoy the ...

(Photo Credit: Generative AI by Getty Images) Alcohol has what doctors call a depressive effect on your system. It slows down your brain function and changes the way your nerves send messages back ...

Longer term drinking of excess alcohol: causes brain shrinkage leads to memory problems leads to psychiatric problems may result in the patient requiring long-term care.

Explore how the liver functions, common liver conditions, and tips to maintain liver health through lifestyle changes like ...

Researchers have identified brain circuits disrupted by prenatal alcohol exposure, which may explain the cognitive ...