A doctor explains what the latest research on alcohol teaches us about its effects on physical health and mental health; including how much alcohol is harmful for health.

The Trump administration has changed federal guidance on alcohol consumption as part of its updated U.S. dietary guidelines.

“The scientific evidence is clear: alcohol is a toxic, addictive carcinogen that kills about 178,000 Americans each year — a 30 percent increase in fatalities over the past decade,” U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance CEO Mike Marshall said in a statement the non-profit shared with The Independent.

While all alcoholic drinks can impact your health, some choices are less harmful than others. Here’s what nutrition and health experts say about the smartest way to sip.

Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.

Abstaining from alcohol for just one month as part of 'Dry January' can offer meaningful physical and psychological improvements, including better sleep, and weight loss, a new study confirms.

Last spring, a group of officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was drafting a proposal to halve the recommended limit for alcohol consumption for men to one drink a day, according to two former government sources and a document seen by Reuters.

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful binge-drinking behaviors.

Taking a month off alcohol may help you see visible improvements in skin, reduced bloating, stabilized appetite, and potential weight loss as your body resets.