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

But the trend is troubling: Middle age is already the time when the health effects from decades of drinking, including cancer ...

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

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 ...

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.

Some studies say red wine is good for certain health factors, while others suggest omitting alcohol entirely. What's true? Instants via Getty Images For most people, the past month or so was jam ...

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

The BBC star told Davina McCall's podcast listeners that she was forced her to re-examine her relationship to alcohol ...

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants cancer warning labels on all bottles of booze, but there are conflicting reports about the ...

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

The healthiest alcoholic drinks contain little sugar or fat. Nutrition experts say the healthiest alcohol to drink in ...