From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Montse Galbany Dry January has come and gone, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...

Our skin and eyes can often give us an indication of our wider health and lifestyle. We know that if we’re tired, stressed or dehydrated it can have an impact on the pallor, elasticity and colour of ...

Alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition, directs your immune system to attack hair follicles, causing patchy hair loss, sometimes leading to complete loss of hair on the head or body.About 2 percent ...

New research using rhesus monkeys suggests that the brain’s relationship with alcohol may begin forming long before a person ever takes a drink. Scientists found that exposure to alcohol before birth ...

There's good news for fitness enthusiasts who enjoy a drink every now and then: recent studies have examined the effects of ...

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the World Health Organization says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Dietary habits — like getting adequate hydration, eating ...

The consumption of alcoholic beverages can be traced back to ancient times. Since then, the popularity of alcohol has endured despite increases in the availability of alternatives such as cannabis, ...