
Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
Jan 14, 2025 · Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more. You can lower your health risks by drinking less or choosing not to drink. Your liver can only process small …
Alcohol's Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse …
Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. The whole body is affected by alcohol use--not just the liver, but also the brain, gut, pancreas, …
Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
Jan 27, 2025 · For millions of people, alcohol is a regular part of their lives. But there are many downsides to drinking — some familiar, others less well appreciated. And concerns about the …
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
Jun 21, 2024 · Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have. The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious …
Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is ...
Aug 19, 2025 · Whether it’s a glass of red wine with dinner or a celebratory cocktail on the weekend, drinking in moderation has long been considered not only socially acceptable but …
Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be …
Dec 16, 2025 · The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.
Rethinking Drinking - Psychology Today
5 days ago · Alcohol is far more dangerous than most people realize. New data show why even “moderate” drinking carries real risks, and why public attitudes are finally changing.
How Much Alcohol is Too Much? - UnityPoint Health
A drink or two with friends, a glass of wine with dinner or a beer after a long day — it's a common way to relax and socialize. But how much is too much? Learn the difference between low-risk …
Facts About Excessive Drinking | Drink Less Campaign | CDC
Oct 7, 2024 · Excessive drinking on an occasion or over time increases your risk of illness, injury, and chronic disease. It can also lead to social, emotional, and mental health challenges. …
More Americans say they've stopped drinking alcohol. Why?
Aug 16, 2025 · Fewer Americans say they’re drinking alcohol these days: Only 54% report they consume alcoholic beverages, the lowest percentage in nearly 90 years of polls that track …