However, a recent VCU research study suggests doctors in Virginia may not be asking their patients about something serious: How much alcohol they drink regularly? "Unhealthy alcohol use is the ...

M. Keck Foundation and a research grant from the NIH through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The conditions within a person’s home, family and community affect ...

Sugar alcohol is a compound naturally found in fruits. It is also commercially produced and added to foods and beverages. Because sugar alcohol gives a sweet taste, it can be used as an ...

Many people don’t realize they have an alcohol problem. Yet early indicators of alcohol issues show that if attention were paid, excessive drinking might be headed off before alcoholism develops.

Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's ...