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

I didn’t want to give the impression that I was promoting alcohol by featuring photos of family gatherings with bottles of wine and cocktails. Historically, alcohol has been woven into many cultures.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is alcohol good or bad for you? It's complicated. (Illustration: Victoria Ellis for Yahoo; Photo: Getty Images) (Illustration by ...

It’s tricky to know just how much alcohol can kill you. It might not be something you tend to think about when you’re relaxing with a few drinks and a few friends. That said, it’s worth knowing your ...

Demand for alcohol is declining. The industry is fighting harder and more creatively than ever against limits — and winning.

The percentage of U.S. adults that report consuming alcohol has fallen to a record low of 54%, according to a recent Gallup poll. Gallup has been tracking trends in drinking behavior among Americans ...

’Tis the season to lift a glass. Whether it’s a Beaujolais with the Thanksgiving turkey, eggnog at a holiday party, or a flute of bubbly for a New Year’s toast, enjoying an alcoholic drink is an ...

The leading preventable cause of death in the United States is tobacco and second is poor diet and physical inactivity. Care to guess what comes in third? You can’t be faulted if you guessed opioids ...

PM-in-waiting may overturn ban on drinks in seats ...

Some people use rubbing alcohol to treat various ear conditions, such as swimmers’ ear or middle and inner ear infections. Rubbing alcohol is also known as isopropyl alcohol or ethyl alcohol. People ...

Up to 65% of American adults drink alcohol, but messaging around alcohol and its potential impact on health has been confusing in recent years. Some studies have claimed that smaller amounts of ...