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.

Alcohol affects people in various ways. While some who consume alcohol may indicate they have a high tolerance for it, such ...

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Raise a glass to science. Researchers have developed a protein gel that neutralizes alcohol before it enters the ...

Using animal models representing isolated features of the disease, the team discovered that alcohol dramatically reduces ...

No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over the course of two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the ...

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

Alcohol use has been associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia. But new research from the Texas A&M ...

Alcohol can harm those not drinking more than it harms those that do drink, according to a New Zealand study published recently in Addiction. The study examined data from New Zealand hospitalization ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Dietary habits — like getting adequate hydration, eating ...

The percentage of U.S. adults that report consuming alcohol has fallen to a record low of 54%, according to a recent Gallup poll. Gallup has been tracking trends in drinking behavior among Americans ...