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If you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol, a mutated gene could be the culprit. An at-home DNA test could detect ...

As cancer has been linked to alcohol use, per the surgeon general's new advisory, addiction experts offer helpful tips to cut back on drinking in a safe, healthy way.

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You've heard about "Dry January" — ditching alcohol for 31 days — but what are the potential health benefits? A registered ...

We chatted with Dr. Amy Lee, Head of Nutrition for Nucific, and Allison Arnett, registered dietician and lecturer at the ...

The surgeon general’s report said the lifetime risk of developing any alcohol-related cancer jumped to 19 percent (19 of 100 ...

U.S. surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy published an advisory on the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.