The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your lifespan.

People have known for centuries that drinking too much alcohol is bad for you. The short-term physical effects on cognition and motor function speak for themselves. The longer-term physical ...

While the term “binge drinking” might conjure thoughts of college parties and tequila shots, three glasses of wine and a hot toddy at Thanksgiving also counts. Federal health officials define binge ...

CNN — (CNN) — Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, ...

Is alcohol consumption of any benefit to humans? If not, why aren’t we thinking about banning it forever? – Lamiah S., Kerala, India Scientists have been trying to figure out whether alcoholic ...

The majority of Americans say drinking, even in moderation, is bad for your health — a sharp change from previous years Getty Images The percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol has dropped ...

Americans may be drinking less than ever before. A recent poll from Gallup found that a record-low share of Americans say they drink alcohol, the lowest in nearly 90 years of polling. Declines in ...

If you're bothered by the bitterness, odor, and hangover of alcohol, you may need to change your drinking method. Adding ...