As bodies age, metabolism slows down and will remove alcohol from the body more inefficiently, making its effects more potent ...

Dr. Douglas Zipes answers the question: 'Problems With Alcohol And Heart Meds?' — -- Question: What problems might result from drinking alcohol and taking certain heart medications? Answer: ...

Alcohol can interact dangerously with common medications and supplements. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to reduce ...

Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with alcohol. A study of college students, published in Alcohol: Clinical and ...

Nausea, headaches, and sensitivity to light and sound are all common symptoms of a hangover, and most of these will go away over time as the body works to process alcohol. But it might not just be a ...

Phil Collins is speaking out about his health issues, revealing that he recently underwent five knee surgeries and developed ...

One in five patients who undergo one of the most popular weight-loss surgical procedures is likely to develop problems with alcohol, with symptoms sometimes not appearing until years after their ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

Much of life went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic — work, school and even some doctor's appointments. So did many support groups for people with alcohol use disorder. But people who attended ...

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...

Sober October is upon us. The month provides an opportunity to drink less, or not at all. But for people evaluating their long-term relationship with alcohol, what happens once the month is over? Back ...