
Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
Jan 14, 2025 · Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. You can lower your health risks by drinking less or choosing not to drink. Your liver can only process small …
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
Jun 21, 2024 · Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious …
Alcohol's Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse …
Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works. These disruptions can change mood and behavior and make it harder to think …
Are Americans drinking less? New data says yes, but not by much
6 days ago · Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever before. But new data shows the number of drinks U.S. adults have per week has in fact not changed by much for decades.
Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
Jan 27, 2025 · For millions of people, alcohol is a regular part of their lives. But there are many downsides to drinking — some familiar, others less well appreciated. And concerns about the …
A Doctor Explains Exactly How Long Alcohol Stays in Your System
7 hours ago · Some people break down alcohol faster or slower than others. Plus, a doctor provides a ballpark of how long alcohol is detectable in your body.
Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is ...
Aug 19, 2025 · Whether it’s a glass of red wine with dinner or a celebratory cocktail on the weekend, drinking in moderation has long been considered not only socially acceptable but …
Is It True That No Level of Alcohol Consumption Is Safe? - AARP
2 days ago · Researchers have found that even light drinking was linked to a higher risk of dementia. Learn about alcohol consumption from Dr. Adam Rosenbluth.
What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?
Feb 15, 2024 · Dr. Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that alcohol has on your body. Your liver detoxifies and removes alcohol from your blood through a process known as …
Alcohol Use Disorder - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Help
Jun 6, 2023 · We know that drinking too much can harm your health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that if adults (age 21 and older) choose to drink alcohol, drinking less …