Soon after quitting alcohol you may notice improved mood, sleep, and blood pressure. There are also long-term benefits for the liver, heart, and brain.

Heavy alcohol use can lead to systemic inflammation, or prolonged inflammation throughout your entire body. Cutting out alcohol for 30 days or more can lead to a "reduction in things like joint pain, ...

The peak effects of alcohol occur about 40 minutes to one hour after drinking. However, how long alcohol stays in your ...

A weekend drink after a long week of workouts may seem harmless, even balanced — but can regular exercise really undo the physiological toll alcohol takes on the body? The short answer, according to ...

Tampa (BLOOM) – Raise a glass and it’s likely that alcohol will be present. Whether it’s a celebratory toast, a social gathering, or simply a way to unwind after a long day, alcohol plays a ...

Researchers have developed a protein-based gel that breaks down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract without harming the body. In the future, people who take the gel could reduce the harmful and ...

The U.S. Surgeon General has called for adding cancer warnings to alcohol labels—as scientific evidence mounts that even moderate drinking may be more harmful than we thought. A glass of red wine a ...