Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

Giving up alcohol for a month can feel like a daunting feat. But Dry January is pretty much over and if you've made it this far then you have probably felt the benefits. Approximately 15.5 ...

The researchers looked at 12 substances ranging from alcohol and nicotine to cocaine and marijuana. Some drugs are harder to put down than others, the team said. In a ranking of the substances ...

The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your ...

That was the genesis of the character, so he’s both a representative version of heroin or Xanax or alcohol, and an amalgamation of experiences me and my castmates have had with toxic narcissists.” ...

Earlier this month the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory that stated that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with seven different types of cancer and called for new warning labels ...

(8 things we've learned about how alcohol harms the body.) Instead, as research is showing, parents can have a major influence on their teenager’s relationship with alcohol, especially if they ...

Choosing not to drink alcohol can sometimes lead to awkward social situations or unwanted pressure. But there are plenty of ways to decline a drink, allowing you to stick to your personal ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

Not only is alcohol a risk to your liver, but it can also significantly increase your risk for multiple types of cancer, a Surgeon General's report warned earlier this month. And the more you ...