When you drink heavily for a long time and quit suddenly or go "cold turkey," it can bring on a range of symptoms called alcohol withdrawal. Most people go through withdrawal with mild problems.

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a mental and physical dependence on alcohol. AUD is a chronic (long-term) condition. Symptoms may include an intense urge to consume alcohol, even when drinking has ...

Light to moderate alcohol drinking can raise HDL, but heavy drinking can increase total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides. This raises the chance of developing cardiovascular disease.

Alcohol is a part of many people’s lives and can be hard to avoid. However, drinking more than the recommended amount can be harmful to your heart and general health. While there is no completely safe ...

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The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even healthy—indulgence that could strengthen your heart and even lengthen your ...

Earlier this month the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory that stated that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with seven different types of cancer and called for new warning labels ...

IN a study of penetration of insecticides through insect cuticle, Webb and Green 1 found that benzyl alcohol would greatly reduce the time required to kill sheep keds with diphenylamine ...

If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks, months, or years, you may have mental and physical symptoms when you stop or cut back. This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people ...

Studies show the conventional wisdom around teaching kids how to drink responsibly is wrong—and that delaying drinking is best for their brain development. Some parents may allow their underage ...