Danny McFadden hit rock bottom in his 20s before discovering Alcoholics Anonymous. Now he works with bodies like the World ...

The year was 1979 and Danny McFadden was in Geraldton, Western Australia, about 14,000km (8,700 miles) from London, England, where he grew up. He was 28, and awoke one day to four blank walls ...

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 ...

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 ...

About 24-72 hours after you stop drinking. Only about 1%-1.5% of people with alcohol withdrawal will have DTs. If so, they may start around this time. They can continue for several days and are ...

Choosing not to drink alcohol can sometimes lead to awkward social situations or unwanted pressure. But there are plenty of ways to decline a drink, allowing you to stick to your personal ...

(8 things we've learned about how alcohol harms the body.) Instead, as research is showing, parents can have a major influence on their teenager’s relationship with alcohol, especially if they ...

Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or ...

It’s a big year for booze, both for the people who drink it and the companies that make it: U.S. officials are set to sift through competing science on drinking alcohol to decide how much is too ...

DID YOU embark on Dry January this year? The first month of the year inevitably brings an all-or-nothing feel to the debate over alcohol consumption. But our recent leader argues that although ...

Alcohol can be detected in a urine test for up to 24 hours. After heavy alcohol consumption, the urine will likely test positive for alcohol for 72 hours or more, depending on how much was consumed.