Light drinking (variably defined, but loosely: a few standard drinks a week, and less than a drink a day) is associated with measurable increased risk of esophageal and breast cancers, per NCI.

For people who quit after drinking 1.5 drinks per day or less, their LDL rose 1.10 mg/dL, and their HDL fell by 1.25 mg/dL. Quitting after drinking 1.5 to three drinks per day led to a rise in LDL ...

All young adults were drinking less between 2021 and 2023, compared with the 2017-19 period, according to the study. Young women were binge drinking 13% less, but young men saw an even bigger drop ...

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 ...

Moderate Drinking Raises Health Risks While Offering Few Benefits A federal analysis that will shape the influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines questions alcohol’s overall benefits.

Alcohol use is a leading preventable cause of cancer, according to an advisory from the Surgeon General. Studies show a link to at least 7 types of cancer. The more people drink, the higher the risk.

On a recent episode of "The Joe Rogan Experience," the podcaster, 57, said he has given up drinking alcohol. "I think I’m done," he said. "For no reason, other than that, it’s not good for you." ...