Alcohol has long held a complicated role in American culture — woven into celebrations, nightlife, sports, college life and even national identity.  But for the ...

The more frequent and often heavier drinking that can typify the holidays for many has many associated health risks, and now is as good time to recognize the toll it can take on physical and ...

Since 1984, the National Minimum Drinking Age Act has required every state to prohibit the possession or consumption of alcohol for people below the age of 21, in an effort to crack down on ...

When picturing a "typical" alcoholic, people tend to imagine a person drinking at home alone. But that focus overlooks the social origins of many serious alcohol problems, say the authors of a new ...

TUESDAY, Oct. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Frequent heartburn might be a sign that you have a drinking problem, a new study says. Patients had an 18% higher risk of diagnosis with alcohol use disorder ...