Alcohol affects far more than your liver. From your brain to your heart, every sip triggers changes that can influence both your short-term performance and long-term health.

If you've ever felt alcohol's effects, you've probably wondered how the process works. We consulted with an expert to ...

From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Montse Galbany Dry January has come and gone, ...

This article is brought to you by Ochsner Health. Most of us were taught to think of alcohol in simple terms: moderation is fine, excess is the problem. But the deeper I’ve gone into the science ...

The most severe nutritional consequence of chronic alcohol consumption is the depletion of micronutrients that occurs due to impaired intestinal absorption and increased renal excretion. 1 ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Unfortunately, alcohol can do a lot of damage. The moment ethanol, the type of alcohol found in alcoholic ...

More people are becoming sober, or sober-curious these days, and for good reason. Alcohol has been linked to an increased risk of seven different types of cancer, according to the U.S. Surgeon General ...

There are only a few molecules that humans consume that are both a nutrient and a drug. Coffee and alcohol are two excellent examples. The antioxidants in coffee offer many health benefits, while the ...