We take a critical look at some of the myths associated with the cold season.Claim: Cold showers help you avoid the common coldAssessment: Not proven, but not unhealthy.Facts: If you hate the idea of ...

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The risk of serious liver damage from alcohol is more than twice as high for people with belly fat and diabetes, a new study found.

As many as 40% of Americans are obese, putting them at an increased risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, heart disease and certain cancers, according to the CDC.

A recent Surgeon General's report highlighted alcohol's carcinogenic effects. A Penn State professor breaks down the process.

And while most of us know that fatty foods, smoking, and staying inactive can also put your cholesterol levels outside of the healthy range, I for one wasn’t aware how much of an effect booze can have ...

Low levels of traffic-related air pollution harms the liver and may raise the risk of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease, a new study in mice suggests.

Extensive research shows that drinking alcohol increases the risk of cancer, and U.S. public-health authorities are following the example of other countries in increasing public awareness about ...

There's no one specific test that proves you're going through alcohol withdrawal. Your doctor will confirm that based on a few different factors including: Your symptoms Your general health Your ...

The US Dietary Guidelines recommend moderate alcohol consumption, but the WHO states no level of alcohol is safe for health. Moderate drinking can reduce heart attack and stroke deaths ...

The base of this drink is shochu, a low-alcohol Japanese spirit (typically under 30% ABV). Chu-hi cocktails are known to be refreshingly low in alcohol and especially food-friendly. This vodka ...

BREATH ANALYZER. The Land Transportation Office in Western Visayas is equipped with an alcohol breath analyzer to test drunk drivers. LTO 6 Regional Director lawyer Gaudioso Geduspan II said as of ...