“No thanks.” Choosing health over habits — because saying no to alcohol is saying yes to better health, improved sleep, clearer thinking, and a longer life. Alcohol holds a paradoxical place in modern ...

A new Gallup poll finds Americans are drinking less alcohol and increasingly viewing it as harmful to their health.

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two recent ...

Dozens of studies have purportedly shown that a daily glass of wine or mug of beer could reduce your risk of heart disease and death. But these studies are flawed, a new evidence review asserts, and ...

Picture this: In a dimly lit dive with a co-worker, the bartender asks if you’d like another round. You order another Athletic brew on tap, and your companion ...

Last week, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released a 90-page report outlining new guidance on safe alcohol consumption. According to the CCSA, consuming more than two ...

That nightly glass (or more) of wine many people rely on to relax at the end of the day is getting new scrutiny from health experts — especially if you’re a woman. No amount of alcohol is protective ...

It's long been known that no amount of alcohol is good for the body — and now new research spotlights the potential harm it can cause. More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, ...

Drinking alcohol can harm the heart. This is particularly true with excessive drinking behaviors, such as binge and heavy drinking. These can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

As October ushers in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the social media campaign Drink Less for Your Breasts stands out like a red flag against a cheerful tide of pink ribbons, especially the ...

Alcohol-induced psychosis can happen after intoxication, during withdrawal, or it can be chronic among people living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). Here’s what it looks like. Alcohol is a ...

Consuming alcohol may worsen the effects of COVID-19. There’s a pervasive myth that alcohol prevents COVID-19. While hand sanitizer containing alcohol may kill the virus on surfaces, drinking alcohol ...