That message is now being heavily reconsidered.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is alcohol good or bad for you? It's complicated. (Illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration by ...

Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that ...

In the United States, alcohol is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, it is subject to certain regulations. For some, alcohol consumption provides a feeling ...

Alcohol is a psychoactive substance, which means it alters how the brain responds to emotions and stimuli. Some people consider it a “gateway drug,” a substance that increases a person’s risk of ...

Being able to drink more without feeling it isn’t a sign of strength — it’s a sign your body has adapted.

’Tis the season to lift a glass. Whether it’s a Beaujolais with the Thanksgiving turkey, eggnog at a holiday party, or a flute of bubbly for a New Year’s toast, enjoying an alcoholic drink is an ...

Last week, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released a 90-page report outlining new guidance on safe alcohol consumption. According to the CCSA, consuming more than two ...

Share on Pinterest Recent reports on moderate alcohol consumption have left many people wondering whether it’s safe to drink at all. Studio Firma/Stocksy United A new federal report shows that one ...

Urine tests can detect alcohol or alcohol metabolites for 12 to 24 hours after drinking, though advanced tests may detect metabolites up to 80 hours after heavy use. Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl ...

For decades, moderate alcohol consumption was often presented as relatively harmless — or even beneficial in some cases. A ...