Years ago, in the 19th century, a first lady banned alcohol from the White House. The decision had rippling effects across American history.

Editorials in this space in recent weeks focused on cancer’s link to alcohol and that doctors and researchers currently are studying gut health in their probe of cancer’s causes. “There’s no question ...

A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

To maintain a healthy heart, researchers say people should focus on diet and exercise, limit alcohol, manage stress, get ...

It’s possible that GLP-1s may be useful for a range of substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder and nicotine ...

A spirited debate is playing out in Washington, D.C., over what the government should tell Americans about spirits.

New research suggests that cancer survivors experiencing pain are more likely to use cannabis and cigarettes but less likely to consume alcohol.

Now, one type of weight-loss medication is proving helpful with another health issue. In a study published Feb. 12 in JAMA ...

Alcohol made me feel bold, magnetic, and irresistible—until it didn’t. Here’s what I wish I knew back then about its hidden ...

It can be hard to drink less, for many people, socializing seems to revolve around food and alcohol. Our culture has ...

A clinical trial shows that people who were considered by medical researchers to report signs of alcohol use disorder drank significantly less after taking semaglutide for two months, compared to ...