Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But ...

New public health warnings have made drinking recommendations confusing. Is moderate alcohol use safe? Doctors share what ...

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of ...

Internationally, the definition of a standard drink varies. But in the U.S. and Canada it’s defined as 0.6 fluid ounces or ...

The negative health impacts of alcohol have been in the spotlight since the surgeon general’s recent advisory, and now experts are warning that older drinkers might be more sensitive to them.

As one of his final acts as U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy called for alcohol products to carry a label warning that ...

A new federal report shows that one drink per day is associated with negative health effects like liver cirrhosis and cancer, ...

While many drinkers cut back, some people who consume 15 or more drinks a week say they are unfazed by health risks.

Explore the reasons behind the prohibition of alcohol on national holidays in India, including historical, cultural, and ...