This study is the preliminary attempt to identify the current beliefs about moderate alcohol consumption held by ethnically diverse, urban-dwelling older adults. The most important findings of this ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. A ...

Studies have shown that moderate drinking can impact health in numerous ways. So is it safe or not? Experts weigh in.

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...

Gone are the old daily drink limits, as the update leans on broader guidance shaped by emerging science.

The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people being treated for alcohol use disorder. The popular theory, which says ...

Moderate alcohol consumption may alter the structure of the heart and increase the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.