A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; ...

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, said alcohol can act as a "social lubricant" and there's "nothing healthier than having a good time with friends in a safe way.

Doctors on Friday applauded a new report from the U.S. surgeon general that highlights links between alcohol consumption and seven types of cancer and suggests that alcoholic drinks should come with ...

Americans, and especially those under age 35, are changing their tune on alcohol use, with a growing share endorsing the view that moderate drinking is bad for health — and a new study backs them up.

Strength gains depend on a delicate balance between muscle protein synthesis and breakdown, that is: the body’s ability to ...

In fact, your entire body might benefit. That’s because alcohol speeds up how quickly you age, sending you hurtling towards ...

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

The AUDIT questionnaire is designed to help in the self-assessment of alcohol consumption and to identify any implications for the person's health and wellbeing, now and in the future. It consists of ...

Retailers who sell, or want to sell, alcohol are closely watching Question 3 on the Massachusetts ballot. It asks voters to decide if the state should increase the number of alcohol licenses a single ...

THE HOUSE AND SENATE: There were no roll calls in the House or Senate last week. This week, Beacon Hill Roll Call continues its look at the questions that will be on the November ballot for voter ...