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Strength gains depend on a delicate balance between muscle protein synthesis and breakdown, that is: the body’s ability to ...

Some studies say red wine is good for certain health factors, while others suggest omitting alcohol entirely. What's true? Instants via Getty Images For most people, the past month or so was ...

Even though pen-tailed shrews perennially feed on alcoholic palm nectar, the animals do not appear intoxicated, suggesting that they have mechanisms to help them efficiently metabolize ethanol.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), formerly known as alcoholism, may lead to various health complications. These can affect several bodily systems and increase the risks of health conditions such as cancer, ...

New research reveals that popular GLP-1 medications like Ozempic could change how quickly alcohol affects the body, offering early clues into their surprising impact on craving, intoxication, and ...

The U.S. Surgeon General has called for adding cancer warnings to alcohol labels—as scientific evidence mounts that even moderate drinking may be more harmful than we thought. A glass of red wine a ...

No amount of alcohol is good for the human body, previous research has shown — and now a new study has linked it to a rising number of deaths. Over the course of two decades — from 1999 to 2020 — the ...

Love an in-flight nightcap? Whether you’re trying to pass time or ease anxiety, a drink could make your in-flight experience even worse. Flying can be hard on the body in part because decreased ...

The hidden effects of alcohol on the brain and body Dr. Joseph R. Volpicelli, executive director of the Institute of Addiction Medicine, discusses how alcohol harms the body and ways to minimize your ...

Regular alcohol consumption creates a cascade of health problems that often develop silently over years before symptoms become apparent. While many people focus on the immediate effects of drinking, ...