Taking a month off alcohol can support better sleep, mood, focus, digestion, and hydration.You may see visible improvements ...

Eating a nutritious meal before drinking alcohol can help you avoid a hangover or getting too drunk. Foods high in protein and healthy fats, like yogurt and salmon, can help slow alcohol absorption.

Alcohol can irritate the digestive tract, alter gut bacteria and interfere with how the intestines absorb water, doctors said ...

Some people taking popular new diabetes and weight-loss drugs including Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro have reported reduced cravings for substances besides food. The medications seem to ...

Thinking about giving up drinking for a brief period of time? Here are the mental and physical changes you can expect.

Blood pressure is the force created as blood moves through your arteries, and keeping it within a healthy range is essential ...

Chronic exposure to alcohol interferes with the pancreas’ ability to absorb vitamin C, potentially predisposing the body to pancreatitis and other pancreatic diseases, a new study reports. The ...

LOS ANGELES--Alcoholic drinks made with artificial sweeteners lead to a high rate of alcohol absorption, resulting in a greater blood alcohol peak and concentration than from drinks made with ...

“Hydration is extremely important,” Dr. Adamian says. Water helps, but drinks containing electrolytes—especially sodium—may ...

Alcohol's presence in the body and its effects are influenced by factors like age, weight, and food intake. The liver metabolizes alcohol, but detection times vary based on the test used and drinking ...

Editor's note: This story was first published in December 2014. The first time I ever got tipsy was during a champagne toast at a cousin's wedding reception. All was good, until the room started ...