Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Millions of people abuse alcohol. South_agency/E+ via Getty Images Despite the profound human, social and economic costs of ...

New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying ...

Even one night of binge drinking can damage the gut lining, trigger inflammation and allow toxins to leak into the bloodstream, a Harvard-led study finds.

The more frequent and often heavier drinking that can typify the holidays for many has many associated health risks, and now is as good time to recognize the toll it can take on physical and ...

A new study links repeated binge drinking to persistent brain inflammation that reshapes mood, fear learning, and relapse ...

Binge drinking is prevalent across generations, but the dangerous habit is growing among one age group in particular. Long associated with college students, binge drinking, defined as having four or ...

Women may be biologically susceptible to binge drinking, a new animal study suggests. "We know a lot less about what drives alcohol drinking behavior in females because most studies of alcohol use ...

According to Health and Human Services, North Dakota ranks third in the nation for binge drinking. But experts say one month ...

Habit change is tricky, but experts tell Harry Bullmore there are techniques you can adopt to minimise the health impacts of ...