MCV is a measurement of red blood cells. Scientists have established the link between MCV and alcohol use, as large quantities of alcohol can enlarge the red blood cells. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) involves a pattern of alcohol use that causes problems that may include excess drinking and interference with relationships or work. Recognizing signs of AUD is the first ...

Share on Pinterest Naltrexone (referred to as the “Ozempic of alcohol”) is a drug that can help reduce alcohol and opioid cravings for people living with substance misuse disorder. vitapix/Getty ...

Share on Pinterest Research suggests that GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could help curb alcohol cravings in people with alcohol use disorder. Stefa Nikolic/Getty Images A new study suggests that ...

Little is known about the association between the frequency of alcohol use and the severity of injuries sustained after a fall in older adults. A study of 3,128 older adults who underwent an initial ...

Simon Sherry receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. Alcohol is believed to be a major contributor to death by suicide. Among people who die by suicide, alcoholism ...

Unhealthy alcohol use is a leading cause of death and serious illness among U.S. adults. In new draft guidance, the USPSTF reaffirmed that all adults should be screened for unhealthy alcohol use, and ...

Alcohol is commonly used to celebrate, relax, or socialize with others. When someone drinks in excess, however, or drinks as a way to cope with stressors or avoid problems, it can create physical and ...