Increase the risk of chronic (long-term) hypertension (high blood pressure): Regularly drinking alcohol can prevent receptors in the brain from functioning properly, which stops the body from ...

Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

For many people, enjoying a drink with friends or family is a relaxing and social experience. However, for those who suffer from alcohol flush reaction (AFR), drinking can come with an unpleasant set ...

When I was 14 years old, I became aware that I wanted to feel the effects of alcohol. I had a few drinks at a friend's house when his parents weren't home and quickly felt relaxed, uninhibited, and ...

A new study has found that semaglutide — the active substance in Ozempic and Wegovy — may help reduce alcohol cravings in people with AUD. Despite the availability of treatment options, past research ...

FARGO — Thane Solberg spends his days as the director of engagement and events at the Ridge Treatment and Reentry Center in Fargo, helping people who struggle with alcohol and drug addiction. Five ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

People over 35 can experience different physical effects than younger drinkers. By Dani Blum Americans are drinking more as they hit midlife — and suffering the consequences. People between the ages ...

Just over half of heavier drinkers in England say they would make changes to their drinking if calorie labels for alcohol were introduced, according to a new study. Just over half of heavier drinkers ...