With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general's advisory on alcohol and cancer risk. Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods ...

8, 2023. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] With the new year comes Dry January and a new surgeon general’s advisory on alcohol and ...

This story was originally published in November 2024. On January 3, 2025, the US surgeon general said drinking alcohol was a leading risk factor for developing cancer. He recommended updating ...

If you enjoy the occasional adult beverage, you're not alone. According to a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol in the past year, and ...

Vivek Murthy, M.D., has called for updating the warning labels on alcohol to include increased risks of at least 7 types of common cancers, including breast, colon and liver. This recommendation is ...

There isn’t one clear reason for alcohol’s decline among Gen Z, but experts point to a variety of factors. One may be changing laws, including the 1984 National Minimum Drinking Age Act ...

Taking a 30-day break from drinking alcohol can provide several health benefits. Among the biggest benefits, your risk of cancer and heart disease may decrease. You may also experience improved ...

That depends. Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, a geriatrician and dementia expert, tells HuffPost that the way alcohol impacts the body will vary based on your age. If your 2024 goals include plans to drink ...

The announcement has left many people wondering about the healthiest type of alcohol to opt for the next time they're craving a drink. “Alcohol is a well-established, preventable cause of cancer ...

Just in time for Dry January and amid growing interest in the “sober curious” movement, researchers at the University of Victoria have unveiled a new tool to gauge the health impacts of alcohol.

Just like Sober October, Dry January is an awareness campaign that spurs people to forgo alcohol for 31 days. First things first, the odd drink here or there isn’t going to break your body.