In a perfect world, an occasional glass of wine would not only be enjoyable, but also offer some serious health benefits like a lower risk of heart disease, as some studies have shown. But ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers say previous recommendations touting the life-extending benefit of wine relied on flawed scientific research. Photo by ...

Moderate drinking does nothing to boost longevity, and it may harm health, new research finds. Image credit: yrabota/Getty Images. A new study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs ...

For decades, Americans got the message that drinking in moderation might be good for us. While it was clear that heavy or binge drinking carried health risks, the conventional wisdom held that there ...

But in many scientific circles, consuming virtually any amount of alcohol is now seen as toxic. On Jan. 3, outgoing Surgeon ...

You might have heard that drinking some alcohol can be beneficial to your health. Some doctors might even advise drinking a glass of wine now and then, relying on studies that show the health benefits ...

For years, many have clung to the comforting notion that moderate alcohol consumption might be harmless or even beneficial. However, a groundbreaking study published in the medical journal Neurology ...

Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record high ...

Summertime is a great time to enjoy a few drinks on your porch. While it may be tempting to enjoy the weather with a beer or glass of wine, it’s important to be mindful of how much you’re drinking.

Every January, millions of adults take a hard look at their drinking habits. Some try to go dry. Others aim for something more flexible. But with headlines warning of risks one day and highlighting ...