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.

Consumers will see the price of alcohol rise from Saturday when a hike in tax and duties comes into effect. The alcohol tax itself will rise in line with the Retail Price Index at 3.6%, but a new ...

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 ...

Not only is alcohol a risk to your liver, but it can also significantly increase your risk for multiple types of cancer, a Surgeon General's report warned earlier this month. And the more you ...

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 ...

A PUBLIC consultation has been launched in connection with a Public Spaces Order too curb alcohol related anti-social behaviour in the town centre. As reported by the Star, there have been increasing ...

(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 ...

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 ...

An alcohol licence has been granted to a new village convenience store despite fears it could ‘easily fuel’ antisocial behaviour. The licence application for Central Stores, Bridge Street ...

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 ...