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 ...

People predisposed to heavy drinking and alcohol problems may have lower functional connectivity—the patterns of signaling between brain areas—in regions that process emotions and social situations.

Alcohol does not just affect the body in the moment—it quietly reshapes long-term health in ways many people underestimate.

The kidneys serve as the body’s primary filtration system, removing waste products and maintaining proper fluid balance. When alcohol enters the bloodstream, these vital organs bear significant ...

Excessive alcohol consumption can disrupt the liver's unique regenerative abilities by trapping cells in limbo between their functional and regenerative states, even after a patient stops drinking, ...

The ability to process alcohol may have saved humanity's ancestors from extinction, a new book suggests. About ten million years ago, our African ape ancestors were eating fallen fruits on the forest ...

If you’re questioning your relationship with alcohol, consider whether drinking is interfering with your mental well-being, physical health, relationships, or daily routines. Signs that alcohol may be ...