Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Drinking alcohol can cause temporary increases in blood pressure ...

Dr. Douglas Zipes answers the question: 'Problems With Alcohol And Heart Meds?' — -- Question: What problems might result from drinking alcohol and taking certain heart medications? Answer: ...

Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

Drinking too much alcohol over a long time can make diabetes harder to manage. It can reduce how well your body responds to ...

A person's ability to hold on to positive emotions seems to reduce the risk of problems after drinking, independent of how much alcohol is consumed. A study of college students published in Alcohol: ...

High-functioning executives may drink little for weeks, then binge intensely. When drinking starts, the alcohol off-switch fails, leading to blackouts, lost weekends, and regret.

Children and teenagers of any age who sip or taste alcohol with their parents’ permission are more likely to engage in risky drinking in young adulthood. That was the finding of a new study my ...

The short answer is yes. It’s typically OK to drink an alcoholic beverage when you’re taking GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic). There’s no evidence GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and alcohol interact ...

The majority of Americans say drinking, even in moderation, is bad for your health — a sharp change from previous years Getty Images The percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol has dropped ...

Untangling alcohol from your social life might feel like a big task, but on the other side of it is better sleep, better ...