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

Alcoholic beverages are made by fermenting different types of grains, fruits, and vegetables. This process creates ethanol, an ingestible type of alcohol. Some alcohols go through an additional ...

Strength gains depend on a delicate balance between muscle protein synthesis and breakdown, that is: the body’s ability to ...

While drinking alcohol moderately comes with both risks and possible benefits, a person should exercise caution. The risks of drinking alcohol excessively may outweigh any possible benefits. This ...

Urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites in your system long after you’ve had your last drink. When your body processes alcohol, it produces alcohol metabolites. These metabolites stick around in ...

Alcohol will never be a wellness product—but how and what you drink can make a noticeable difference in how your body feels during the night and the next day. If you’re trying to enjoy a drink without ...

Research suggests drinking alcohol may thin the blood by affecting platelets, which are the parts of blood that initiate coagulation, or clotting. However, alcohol may also increase the risk of blood ...

’Tis the season to lift a glass. Whether it’s a Beaujolais with the Thanksgiving turkey, eggnog at a holiday party, or a flute of bubbly for a New Year’s toast, enjoying an alcoholic drink is an ...