The Alcohol Harm Paradox: Why the Poor Face More Risk
The poor might drink the same as the rich, but they face deadlier consequences because of it. A new study might explain why.
Condition Center: Alcohol Addiction
Lawyers and Alcohol Abuse
Many of America's lawyers face a potentially serious health issue.
When Chronic Drinkers Binge, Health Suffers
When it comes to liver damage, it's not just about how much you drink. It may also be about how you drink.
Beer Goggles Work the Other Way, Too
Having a few drinks could make you more attractive to others — but there's a catch.
Why Some People Get Reckless When They Drink
A tiny genetic mutation may control whether you "hold" your liquor all night or go nuts after a glass of wine with dinner.
Yankees Star Checks into Rehab
The New York Yankees lost their American League wild card game to the Houston Astros this week, but at least one key member of the team is focusing h...
Vice Talk
It's no secret that alcohol and tobacco addiction often go hand-in-hand. But could an addiction to one make it harder to quit the other?
Despite Warnings, Some Pregnant Women May Still Drink
Some pregnant women could be putting their future children at risk by drinking alcohol.
What a Little Supervision Could Do for Teen Girls
The teen years can be a challenge for both kids and their parents. But keeping an eye on early-maturing teen girls may make a difference.
The Burden of Alcohol Use
New strategies may be needed to curb harmful alcohol use, especially in low-income countries.
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
"AFib" may sound like a little white lie, but it’s actually a serious medical condition. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of h...
Kids with Chronic Illnesses Might Make Risky Choices
It’s tough to be a kid with a chronic illness, but dealing with it by using alcohol and recreational drugs can cause other health problems.
Global Health Affected by Unhealthy Habits
Many of the deaths that occur around the world today may be preventable.
Could Workplace Stress Be as Deadly as Secondhand Smoke?
Stress — you know it's bad for you. But just how bad it may be might surprise you.
The Booze Talk
Is your 9-year-old ready to have a talk about alcohol? Experts seem to think so.
New Alcoholism Treatment Possibilities
Alcoholism can be a crushing disease, and treatment can be grueling. But advances in treatment options may one day make treatment a little easier.
How Marriage Could Curb Risky Drinking
Looking to cut back on your alcohol habit? You may want to consider tying the knot.
Bypass Surgery and Booze May Not Mix
Women who have undergone gastric bypass surgery may want to be careful with that glass of celebratory champagne.
