As a secondary analysis, to explore a potential ... These findings demonstrate that moderate excess alcohol consumption is associated with adverse cardiac structure and function in patients with DCM ...

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 ...

Choosing not to drink alcohol can sometimes lead to awkward social situations or unwanted pressure. But there are plenty of ways to decline a drink, allowing you to stick to your personal ...

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 ...

Department of Chemistry, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 17325, United States Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California 92093, ...

Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it reaches the brain, it slows down the body’s systems. The short ...

Most ads for liquor or beer include a reminder to “drink responsibly.” Still, the alcohol industry depends on people who drink more than public-health officials say is safe. A fifth of adults ...

A lot of this has to do with how our body processes alcohol, breaking it down into potentially cancer-causing substances along the way. Everyone is a little different when it comes to how alcohol ...