A study by University of Massachusetts Amherst finds that using alcohol to cope with stress in early adulthood may lead to lasting brain changes. These effects can impact decision-making and cognitive ...

Drinking alcohol is often linked to liver problems, especially fatty liver. However, alcohol can affect your overall health negatively in more ways than one. It can cause both short-term effects, such ...

The relationship between alcohol use and burn injuries is a negative one in multiple ways. Not only are about 50% of adults who sustain burn injuries intoxicated at the time of injury, suggesting that ...

Exposure to alcohol during the first weeks of embryonic development changes gene activity and cellular metabolism. In laboratory cultures, it was found that the first cells of the nervous system are ...

From gentle movement to two-voice journaling, experts share science-backed strategies for calming your nervous system without reaching for a drink.

Taking a break from alcohol offers significant health benefits. Expect improved liver function, a reduced risk of heart ...

The holiday season is nearly upon us, and with it comes extra opportunities for holiday cheer in the form of alcoholic drinks. Wines, holiday craft beers and festive sparkling beverages, as well as a ...

The pandemic has made many people reconsider their relationship with alcohol. Research from RAND Corporation revealed that heavy drinking amongst Americans increased by 41% in 2020. Some working ...

Consistent and permanent abstinence from alcohol can lead to the regression of existing liver-related complications, even in ...

In addition to endodermal and mesodermal cells, alcohol causes changes in DNA methylation in ectodermal cells (in blue), from which the nervous system and brain develop. During the tightly regulated ...