Excessive alcohol consumption weakens the immune system and can lead to a range of health problems. Here's what you need to know.

Taking a break from alcohol has become a popular wellness challenge, but what truly happens to your body and brain when you commit to a month without drinking? Experts confirm that the benefits go far ...

According to experts, the benefits of quitting alcohol for 30 days may vary from person to person. Actually, this issue depends on the amount of alcohol consumed. Some people like to drink alcohol a ...

While using alcohol-based solutions on your hands or on surfaces can kill germs, drinking alcohol does not have the same benefits.

Doing Dry January? Or just reassessing your relationship with alcohol? You may be sober curious. It doesn't necessarily mean giving up booze altogether or signing up to sobriety indefinitely. Rather, ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

The U.S. Surgeon General proposed on Friday adding a label to bottles of alcoholic beverages warning of the cancer risks associated with drinking them, but how big is the risk and which cancers are ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can raise ...

As we reach a certain age, many of us begin reaching for our pill bottles, as well as a nice glass of red. With more than 10 million people in England now eligible for statins, the cholesterol ...