Liver doctors and researchers share what it really means to detox from alcohol, and the profound benefits of this decision on ...

Alcoholic Hepatitis This condition occurs when the liver becomes inflamed due to excessive alcohol use. Symptoms range from ...

DEAR ABBY: I am an adult child of an alcoholic. My mother is a mean drunk. While growing up, I had to act as her therapist and deal with her co-dependency. I have been lucky to have processed a ...

Fortunately, non-alcoholic whiskey has come a long way, providing a sophisticated option for those embracing a dry month (or two) and all mocktail enthusiasts. I tested six of the best non ...

When you drink heavily for a long time and quit suddenly or go "cold turkey," it can bring on a range of symptoms called alcohol withdrawal. Most people go through withdrawal with mild problems.

Q: It seems like so many people today have a “beer belly.” Why is this more prevalent now? A: It’s unclear when the term “beer belly” originated, but in the distant past, keg-shaped abdomens were ...

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 ...

Hepatomegaly, ascites and spider angiomas were present ... hepatic-cell necrosis and the presence of hyaline degeneration ("alcoholic hyaline") 9 were found. Six patients survived, 5 of whom ...

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 United States surgeon general recently called for a warning of cancer risk on alcohol labels. And I agree. But the discourse that has come out in the media, by health professionals and health ...

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 ...