Drinking alcohol can also cause both short term and long term changes to your brain. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Surgeon General's report links alcohol to 100,000 cancer cases every year. Lord Henri Voton/E+ via Getty Images Many people use the new year to reflect on their relationship with alcohol.

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Moderate wine intake may support heart health, but excess drinking increases inflammation and your risk for chronic diseases ...

Hangovers are a common aftermath of alcohol consumption, leaving many to wonder what exactly is happening inside their bodies. From the pounding headache to the queasy stomach, each symptom tells a ...

If you are a daily drinker you may feel a bit worse to start with while your body adjusts to not having alcohol in its system ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Nikki Crowley, Penn State (THE CONVERSATION) Many people use the new year to reflect ...