Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a mental and physical dependence on alcohol. AUD is a chronic (long-term) condition. Symptoms may include an intense urge to consume alcohol, even when drinking has ...

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Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount can be harmful to your heart and general health. While there is no completely safe ...

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 ...

Earlier this month the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory that stated that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with seven different types of cancer and called for new warning labels ...

If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks, months, or years, you may have mental and physical symptoms when you stop or cut back. This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

Not only is alcohol a risk to your liver, but it can also significantly increase your risk for multiple types of cancer, a Surgeon General's report warned earlier this month. And the more you ...

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, but two ...

DID YOU embark on Dry January this year? The first month of the year inevitably brings an all-or-nothing feel to the debate over alcohol consumption. But our recent leader argues that although ...

Alcohol can be detected in a urine test for up to 24 hours. After heavy alcohol consumption, the urine will likely test positive for alcohol for 72 hours or more, depending on how much was consumed.