Alcohol & Health: Understanding Alcohol's Effects

Alcohol affects nearly every organ in the body, from head to toe. Read on to learn more about the sometimes surprising way that alcohol affects our physical and mental health.

Feb 21, 2025

Alcohol And Your Heart: Happy Hour And Hypertension

Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD

A young Black man looks at his reflection in the mirror. His hands are covering his nose, mouth, and chin.

Feb 12, 2025

Appearance Effects Of Alcohol On Your Skin, Face And Body

Emily Gadd

An aerial view of a glass of water garnished with a lemon wedge and herb.

Feb 12, 2025

Does Alcohol Dehydrate You? How To Rehydrate After Drinking

Ian Landau

A bottle of champagne bursting open and money flowing out

Feb 12, 2025

The High Cost Of Alcohol Abuse

Xenia Ellenbogen

A sober athlete swimming in an olympic sized pool

Feb 11, 2025

Sober Athletes: 4 Legends Who Battled Addiction

Jesse Carajat

Sober Celebrities. A picture of the Hollywood Hills sign.

Feb 11, 2025

Sober Celebrities: 4 Hollywood Stars Who Overcame Addiction

Jesse Carajat

Jan 28, 2025

Raise a Glass—Or Maybe Don’t: The Sobering Secret About Alcohol and Cancer

Naheed Ali, MD, PhD, ScD

Dry January light box information sign on a bar with booze filled shelves behind it.

Dec 02, 2024

Tips On How To Crush Dry January

Katherine Bebo

Calendar marked to indicate that January is Dry January - a month to stay sober and alcohol-free.

Nov 27, 2024

15 Reasons You Should Embrace Dry January

Katherine Bebo

Jul 29, 2024

How Alcohol Impacts the Gut Microbiome

Xenia Ellenbogen

A group of people against a colorful mural, holding drinks and smiling.

Nov 03, 2023

How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System? Factors of Alcohol Metabolism Rate

Ian Landau

Nov 03, 2023

How Alcohol Affects Your Brain

Ian Landau

A person reclined on an exercise mat, raising up to complete a crunch.

Nov 03, 2023

7 Surprising Ways Alcohol Can Affect the Body

Ian Landau