Alcohol is deeply rooted in our cultures and habits, and in most Western countries, its significant economic weight grants it a much more favourable legal status and social perception than other drugs ...

New research has identified that neuroinflammation driven by microglia (immune cells in the brain) is a primary underlying ...

A new study links repeated binge drinking to persistent brain inflammation that reshapes mood, fear learning, and relapse ...

If alcohol impacts one of these organs, it is likely to impact the other. In recent experiments, Szabo's team gave mice daily ...

Binge drinking seems to increase heart rates and arrhythmias, not only while alcohol is consumed but also during the days that follow, according to data from the MunichBREW II study. The new study, ...

The more frequent and often heavier drinking that can typify the holidays for many has many associated health risks, and now is as good time to recognize the toll it can take on physical and ...

Even one night of binge drinking can damage the gut lining, trigger inflammation and allow toxins to leak into the ...

Habit change is tricky, but experts tell Harry Bullmore there are techniques you can adopt to minimise the health impacts of ...

According to Health and Human Services, North Dakota ranks third in the nation for binge drinking. But experts say one month ...

The hormone estrogen regulates binge drinking in females, causing them to “pregame” – consume large quantities of alcohol in the first 30 minutes after it’s offered, according to a preclinical study ...

Struggling with alcohol cravings? Naltrexone targets the brain's reward center to minimize drinking urges and reduce harmful ...