A new study by Scripps Research reveals that alcohol dependence disrupts two signaling pathways in a stress-related part of ...

About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according ...

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Anyone who’s ever noticed that they feel more relaxed or outgoing after having a drink or two has seen firsthand alcohol’s impact on the brain. But as you may have guessed, beyond the feel-good vibes, ...

New research published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity provides evidence that alcohol use disorder triggers a distinct type ...

New studies show alcohol causes premature aging by damaging DNA and shrinking brain tissue, but quitting could protect your ...

While it may be a season to enjoy yourself and indulge a little, a neuroscientist shared the need to still protect your brain from the damaging effects of alcohol. He suggested three supplements that ...

It’s second nature for some people to pour a glass of wine on a nice evening or to pop open a can of beer during a sports event — but when does drinking become too much? Heavy alcohol use, which ...

Alcohol is the most widely consumed drug worldwide. For many, drinking is as much a part of daily life as having dinner. Although we consume it regularly, we don't really know what it does to us, or ...

The reported health effects of drinking alcohol are varied, with clear deleterious effects of heavy drinking on the brain, liver, and other organ systems, and some suggestion of benefit at low levels ...

I just got back from a few weddings on the East Coast. I had a lot of fun, and of course it got me thinking I should write a post about one of the most important aspects of a successful wedding: ...