Alcohol silences a key gut protein, letting harmful bacteria flood into the liver. Reactivating this…
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Alcohol refers to a group of chemical compounds, with ethanol being the type most commonly consumed in beverages. It plays a significant role in human culture, medicine, and industry, but its effects on health and behavior are complex and wide-ranging. Research continues to explore alcohol’s impact on the brain, cardiovascular system, and long-term disease risk, offering new insights into both its potential benefits and its serious risks when consumed excessively.
A survey measuring the ethanol levels in fruits consumed by chimpanzees suggests that these animals…
GLP-1 drugs may protect the liver but raise blood alcohol levels. Yale researchers are investigating…
Alcohol hijacks the body’s sugar metabolism, producing internal fructose that reinforces addiction and liver damage.…
Most Americans don’t know alcohol raises cancer risk, new research finds. Despite strong scientific evidence…
Scientists continue to uncover fascinating details about beer and wine, even though people have been…
New research suggests that diabetes and weight-loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists may also…
Even light drinking offers no protective benefits, and the risk increases with the amount consumed.…
Alcohol damages the liver by disrupting RNA splicing, leaving cells stuck between functional and regenerative…
A genetic study has finally solved the mystery of the worm inside mezcal bottles. While…
Long before humans brewed their first beer, our primate ancestors may have been getting buzzed…
Heavy drinking, not cannabis, was tied to a sharp increase in unintended pregnancies—even among women…
Updated estimates indicate a greater need for treatment. A new study reveals that a large…
Wild chimps share fruit containing alcohol, suggesting deep evolutionary links between fermented food and social…
Scientists at Scripps Research discover that apremilast, an FDA-approved anti-inflammatory drug, reduces both alcohol consumption…
Airports often witness a spectrum of unusual behavior, from harmless quirks to serious disturbances, fueled…
Eight or More Drinks per Week Linked to Signs of Brain Injury Heavy drinking may…
Heavy alcohol use can cause lasting damage to brain circuits that control decision-making, as shown…