Low to moderate drinking may not be protective against certain health conditions, and "safe" alcohol use guidelines may be substantially off base. These are among the implications of a review of ...

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Drinking alcohol — even in moderate amounts — can increase your triglyceride levels. And high triglyceride levels can raise your risk of certain health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, and ...

Alcohol is a toxic substance that affects the brain and nervous system. This article explores if there are any healthy options, how many units are recommended, and more.

The most severe nutritional consequence of chronic alcohol consumption is the depletion of micronutrients that occurs due to impaired intestinal absorption and increased renal excretion. 1 ...

Drinking alcohol is bad in many ways; raising a glass can raise your risks of various health problems, such as accidental injuries, liver diseases, high blood pressure, and several types of cancers.

Alcohol use is linked to increased mortality for seven types of cancer, including colorectal, breast and liver. Credit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock. The risk of dying from alcohol-related causes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...