Alcohol breaks down into acetaldehyde, which can damage DNA in the body and risk the growth of cancerous cells. It also ...

“That’s where the sharp discrepancies are between the National Academies report — which some people think is tainted by ...

Some perspective: Canada’s new guidelines define “low risk” as a one-in-1,000 chance of premature death owing to alcohol.

The outgoing U.S. Surgeon General made headlines when he called for a cancer warning on alcoholic beverages. But cancer is ...

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that ...

The "Nation's Doctor" has called for a cancer warning label on alcoholic beverages and suggests the recommended limits for ...

The U.S. Surgeon General ‘s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol may end up resonating most with ...

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

In Blue Zones and the Mediterranean, healthy people drink wine. There are benefits to drinking natural wine together, with ...

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

While low-to-moderate alcohol use isn't always harmful, heavy drinking can trigger inflammation and worsen symptoms of ...

Recent studies suggest drinking is riskier than once believed. What do we know now that we didn’t know then—and is it time to ...