Dr. Simon Rego answers the question: 'Can Alcohol Help Me Cope With Stress?' — -- Question: I like to drink alcohol to help me cope with stress, and just about everyone else I know seems to do it ...

Increase the risk of chronic (long-term) hypertension (high blood pressure): Regularly drinking alcohol can prevent receptors in the brain from functioning properly, which stops the body from ...

In 2023, 30 per cent of men and 26 per cent of women surveyed said they wanted to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink - Getty If drinking is having a negative effect on your life, it’s hardly ...

Alcohol consumption has always been a controversial topic in medicine. Consumption of large amounts of alcohol can lead to hepatotoxicity, heart disease, cancer, and immune disruption. However, ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

Good news for anyone thinking of doing “Dry January” – one month without alcohol is linked to better sleep, mood and health. New research shows even a short break from alcohol can boost health and ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Alcohol levels peak about 40 minutes to one hour after drinking.How long alcohol stays in your system depends on many factors, including but not limited ...

Alcohol use disorder is rising in adults ages 65 years and over. This is significant because, as we age, the body is less able to process alcohol, which could lead to drug interactions or changes to ...