Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about Black and neurodivergent identity in the workplace. “Research, including our own, shows that even moderate alcohol ...

Scientists found alcohol has opposite effects on the Alzheimer's brain—and the results left researchers stunned.

May 1, 2025 -- How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what ...

Alcohol has been part of human culture for centuries, which means it has also gathered its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Some of these beliefs are harmless misunderstandings, while others ...

Does drinking alcohol increase the risk for pancreatic cancer? Researchers have long suspected it does, but the evidence has remained inconsistent. Now, a global study of more than two million people ...

People are using weight loss drugs to cut back on drinking. We already have a prescription for that. To some extent, Americans are talking about alcohol more than ever. We're having open conversations ...

The first thing most people think of when they hear the word "alcoholic" is the street drunk or the person who has "hit bottom" in a car wreck because of alcohol. But research shows there are more ...

Alcohol use disorder is rising in adults ages 65 years and over. This is significant because, as we age, the body is less able to process alcohol, which could lead to drug interactions or changes to ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...

Movies about alcoholism and substance abuse dive deep into the struggles that accompany dependency, portraying not just the physical consequences but also the emotional and psychological toll on ...