Commonly used alcohol-based mouthwashes can affect both harmful and beneficial bacteria, impacting oral, gut and overall ...

But is it really that bad for you? Unfortunately, yes, it can be pretty damaging to the body - especially at certain consumption levels. "Alcohol is widely consumed for social and cultural purposes, ...

But in many scientific circles, consuming virtually any amount of alcohol is now seen as toxic. On Jan. 3, outgoing Surgeon ...

Here are six effects alcohol can have on your gut.

Alcohol kills germs by breaking down their cell walls, but is only effective when used at a high enough concentration — about 60% or more. Many common household cleaners — such as hand ...

"Whether germs are viral, bacterial ... you should pack plenty of soap, alcohol swabs, or easy-to-use gel sanitizers. "And use them," Jong tells WebMD. "You should wash your hands frequently ...

Alcohol can have a huge impact on your digestion and gut bacteria. Dr Andrew Huberman, a neuroscientist and host of The Huberman Lab, explained on a recent episode of his podcast that “people ...

Alcohol allows gut bacteria to migrate to the liver, promoting alcohol-induced liver diseases, reveals a new study. According to the researchers, natural gut antibiotics are diminished by alcohol ...