"When it comes to alcohol consumption, there is no safe amount that does not affect health," declared the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2022. "No, moderate drinking isn't good for your health," ...

Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives? By Roni Caryn Rabin A report that is ...

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...

People have known for centuries that drinking too much alcohol is bad for you. The short-term physical effects on cognition and motor function speak for themselves. The longer-term physical ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A new report on the health effects of moderate drinking paints a mixed picture, with both positive and negative health effects — plus plenty of unknowns.

Conflicting studies make it difficult to understand how drinking in moderation might impact your health. Moderate ...