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

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Naltrexone has long been used to treat alcohol use disorder. Now it’s gaining attention as a tool for people who want to cut ...

Is alcohol good or bad for you? It's complicated. (Illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) Up to 65% of American adults drink alcohol, but messaging around alcohol and its ...

If you’re taking a trip soon, chances are you’re looking forward to kicking back and relaxing, maybe with a beer, cocktail or glass of wine in hand. Ready-to-drink cocktails are made with it all – you ...

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Alcohol is a diuretic—meaning you lose more fluid than you take in. That internal dehydration quickly shows on the skin, which can feel tight, rough and less supple. According to Dr Phillips, alcohol ...

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Alcohol is one of the most commonly used drugs in America, and it is also one of the deadliest, with more and more people losing their lives to alcohol-related causes over the last two decades. A new ...

Drinking alcohol can have a diuretic effect by inhibiting an antidiuretic hormone called vasopressin. Without vasopressin, the bladder fills up more rapidly, causing frequent urination. Alcohol is a ...

Sugar alcohol is a carbohydrate sometimes used as a reduced-calorie sweetener. Despite its name, it will not get you drunk. The Cleveland Clinic says you should limit yourself to 10 to 15 grams of ...