For decades, many people believed that moderate drinking—especially red wine—could be part of a healthy lifestyle.

A major new review challenges the long-held belief that moderate drinking is harmless, revealing that health risks, including ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even ...

This Burden of Proof review found that alcohol consumption is associated with higher risks for several cancers, liver disease ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is alcohol good or bad for you? It's complicated. (Illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration by ...

In the United States, alcohol is not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). However, it is subject to certain regulations. For some, alcohol consumption provides a feeling ...

Alcohol is a psychoactive substance, which means it alters how the brain responds to emotions and stimuli. Some people consider it a “gateway drug,” a substance that increases a person’s risk of ...

A huge new study is adding to the debate over how alcohol affects health and what the healthiest option may be. It still finds high alcohol consumption raises the risk of cancer, heart disease and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. Despite mounting evidence that connect drinking to multiple ...

’Tis the season to lift a glass. Whether it’s a Beaujolais with the Thanksgiving turkey, eggnog at a holiday party, or a flute of bubbly for a New Year’s toast, enjoying an alcoholic drink is an ...

Last week, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) released a 90-page report outlining new guidance on safe alcohol consumption. According to the CCSA, consuming more than two ...

A major new review has reignited debate over whether any amount of alcohol is safe. Researchers found health risks begin ...