Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to ...

This inflammation can spread throughout the body and cause organ damage. Alcohol causes inflammation by damaging tissues, disrupting the immune system, and producing toxic chemicals. Liver ...

Uncover what drives alcoholic hepatitis, how it’s detected, and why stopping alcohol is vital for better health and recovery.

The liver plays a vital role in detoxification, metabolism, and nutrient storage, so ongoing exposure to harmful substances ...

Eight or More Drinks per Week Linked to Signs of Brain Injury Heavy drinking may leave a damaging legacy in the brain. People ...

Dr. Samuel Ball of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASAColumbia) reveals the myriad effects alcohol has on your brain and body. Produced by Will Wei ...

Fatty liver is broadly classified into two types: alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ...

Fatty liver disease occurs when more than 5-10% of the liver's weight is made up of fat. This can lead to inflammation in the ...

“When a person has chronic stress, the lasting inflammation can amplify pain perception, leading to increased joint stiffness ...

If you regularly drink much more than this, you are increasing your risk of damage to your brain and other organs, and so increasing your risk of dementia. Units are based on typical alcohol by volume ...