Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Consuming too much sugar alcohol can cause side effects such as ...

The percentage of Americans who say they drink has fallen to a record low, according to a new Gallup poll. The dip coincides with a growing concern among those surveyed that drinking even in ...

Alcohol can present health problems for even light or occasional drinkers. By Mohana Ravindranath Drinking is harmful to your health at any age. But as you get older, the risks become greater — even ...

Alcohol-related cirrhosis usually occurs when people drink more than the recommended maximum amount of alcohol for a long time. The exact amount and duration of the drinking necessary to cause ...

We all know about the health risks of drinking. But if you’re going to partake, it’s natural to want to minimize the damage. Ask Well We all know about the health risks of drinking. But if you’re ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your lifespan.

Not only is alcohol a risk to your liver, but it can also significantly increase your risk for multiple types of cancer, a Surgeon General's report warned earlier this month. And the more you drink, ...

The beer, spirits and wine industries were already prepared for a continued lull in sales for 2025, then came the U.S. surgeon general's call for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages. Suddenly ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

A growing body of evidence has shown links between cancer and drinking alcohol. In a warning Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said cancer risk increases with the number of drinks, but even ...

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to require health warning labels that inform consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer. Murthy released a new ...