During the festive season and other times of celebration, alcohol often flows freely. But how much is too much? In short, what counts as "binge drinking," and what are the potential health effects?

Prior research suggests that binge drinking may increase people's risk of developing alcohol use disorders (AUDs), especially adolescents and young adults. It is unclear whether different drinking ...

Excessive alcohol consumption weakens the immune system and can lead to a range of health problems. Here's what you need to ...

Analyzing data from more than half a million adults in the U.S. and U.K., researchers found that even light drinking was ...

Binge drinking seems to increase heart rates and arrhythmias, not only while alcohol is consumed but also during the days that follow, according to data from the MunichBREW II study. The new study, ...

High-intensity drinking, which involves consuming alcohol at levels twice the gender-specific binge drinking thresholds, is gaining attention for its risks. Studies show that people engaging in ...

Louisiana, although known for its year-round Mardi Gras spirit and drive-thru daiquiris, ranks 30th (tied with Maine) in the ...

Pinpointing brain circuits underlying binge drinking alcohol offers potential targets to develop interventions and reveals insights about neuronal wiring.

One in four hepatologists in the United States screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use in a survey study conducted by ...