Perhaps, he suggests, “there are things associated with moderate drinking that have nothing to do with alcohol,” which could account for some of the observed heart and lifespan benefits.

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How drinking alcohol can affect your health A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to drink alcohol, you should drink as little as possible.

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Heavy drinkers had a 133% higher chance of having brain lesions compared with nondrinkers, a study found. A medical expert explains how much alcohol is too much.

A new U.S. Surgeon General's report describes the link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer. Many Americans aren’t aware of the risk.

New public health warnings have made drinking recommendations confusing. Is moderate alcohol use safe? Doctors share what they actually tell their patients.

More than 5% of all cancer cases are caused by drinking alcohol, according to a new report from the American Association for Cancer Research. An addition specialist discusses the risk.

Gen Z is drinking less alcohol than previous generations. There isn’t one clear reason for this, but experts point to a variety of factors.

Substance abuse experts share their top strategies for drinking less — even if you're not ready to give up alcohol altogether.