For many people, the holidays mean more parties and more occasions to drink. But if you've noticed that one cocktail hits you ...

The percentage of U.S. adults that report consuming alcohol has fallen to a record low of 54%, according to a recent Gallup poll. Gallup has been tracking trends in drinking behavior among Americans ...

Alcohol has long been synonymous with relaxation. If you want to unwind after a rough day at work—or kick back on the couch, at a baseball game, or in the pool—there’s historically been a good chance ...

If you've noticed that one drink hits you harder than it used to, you're not alone. It's part of the natural aging process, and it may be your body doing you a favor.

’Tis the season to lift a glass. Whether it’s a Beaujolais with the Thanksgiving turkey, eggnog at a holiday party, or a flute of bubbly for a New Year’s toast, enjoying an alcoholic drink is an ...

On any given day in a busy primary care clinic, doctors and others often ask patients about their alcohol use, and try to ...

Other ways to be mindful of your drinking include planning ahead or focusing on activities that don't involve booze. Ask ...

The link between drinking alcohol and developing cancer, described in a new report by the U.S. Surgeon General, may come as a surprise to many Americans. Although evidence for this link has been ...