A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; ...

Regular alcohol consumption creates a cascade of health problems that often develop silently over years before symptoms become apparent. While many people focus on the immediate effects of drinking, ...

Scientists have now discovered how alcohol can switch off an immune "alarm system" in the gut, allowing bad bacteria to escape their natural habitat to flood into the liver, rapidly causing ...

As a new year approaches, many people are rethinking their habits, including how much alcohol they're drinking.

Isabella Cueto covers the leading causes of death and disability: chronic diseases. Her focus includes autoimmune conditions and diseases of the lungs, kidneys, liver (and more). She writes about ...

A new review has found that exposure to particular chemicals can, when combined, enhance damage to the liver. The researchers of the July 2025 review, published in Toxicological Sciences, found that ...

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

While research on alcohol is evolving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. The liver condition metabolic dysfunction–associated ...

University of Victoria provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA-FR. University of Victoria provides funding as a member of The Conversation CA. Research has revealed a steep increase in ...

The short answer is yes. It’s typically OK to drink an alcoholic beverage when you’re taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic). There’s no evidence GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and alcohol interact ...