Alcohol

The Classic British Pub is Trying to Survive Challenging Times

Like many British septuagenarians, David Charles Graves lived alone. The 75-year-old, known by everyone as Charlie, had no close friends or family; it’s perhaps why he became such a fixture at his local pub, the...

By Kate Samuelson / London May 4, 2018

Here's How Drinking Hot Tea Could Increase Your Risk of Cancer

According to a new study

By Jamie Ducharme February 5, 2018

'Mindful Drinking' Is the Latest Health Craze. Here's What It Is

Dry January is just the beginning

By Jamie Ducharme January 4, 2018

Why It's So Hard to Cure Your Hangover, According to Experts

We asked experts about 8 of the most popular hangover cures

By Jamie Ducharme December 31, 2017

Budweiser Wants to Brew Beer on Mars. That’s Even Harder Than It Sounds

If you're traveling to Mars, you're going to have to bring a lot of essentials along — water, air, fuel, food. And, let's be honest, you probably wouldn't mind packing some beer too. A two-year...

By Jeffrey Kluger November 30, 2017

Drinkers in Europe Are Getting a Thirst for American Liquors. But Will Trade Keep Flowing?

“There seems to be more demand than supply right now"

By Billy Perrigo November 27, 2017

This Type of Alcohol Makes You Feel Sexy, According to Science

If you're trying to wind down after a long day, wine may help you relax, a new study suggests. But if you're more in the mood to feel sexy and confident, order spirits instead. A...

By Jamie Ducharme November 21, 2017

These Two Habits Make You Look Older, According to Science

The latest research finds heavy drinking and smoking can age you beyond your years, but their findings on moderate drinking and smoking were a surprise

By Alice Park November 15, 2017

Drinking A Lot Has Been Linked to Cancer

The American Society of Clinical Oncology released a new statement

By Jamie Ducharme November 9, 2017

How to Clean Your Filthy Cell Phone: This Week in Health

These are the biggest stories in health this week

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 25, 2017

How a Short Meditation Can Help People Drink Less

Just 11 minutes of mindfulness training may help heavy drinkers cut back on alcohol, according to new research in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. People in the study who listened to short audio recordings drank...

By Amanda MacMillan August 23, 2017

Chrissy Teigen Talks About Her Relationship With Alcohol: 'I Was, Point Blank, Just Drinking Too Much'

Teigen explained that alcohol abuse runs in her family, and she’s someone who “can’t have just one drink”

By Julie Mazziotta / People.com August 22, 2017

Why Wine Tastes Better When It Costs More

In 2015, scientists confirmed what all but the most serious wine drinkers have long suspected: That bottle of vino will taste better if you think it costs more. Now, in a new study published in...

By Amanda MacMillan August 16, 2017

This Airline Wants to Limit How Much Passengers Drink

It also wants to enforce a ban on early-morning alcohol sales

By Kate Samuelson August 15, 2017

Having a Drink May Help You Live Longer

Heavy drinking can contribute to disease and early death, but the health effects of alcohol at lower levels are less clear. Now, a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology offers...

By Amanda MacMillan August 14, 2017

How to Be Happier: This Week in Health

Need to put some pep in your step? Check out the new TIME Guide to Happiness, packed with science-backed tips for how to get happier at work, at home and in life. Here's what else...

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 10, 2017

Why Americans—Especially Women—Are Drinking More Alcohol

More Americans are drinking high amounts of alcohol, and the greatest increases are seen among women and older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Psychiatry. In the new report, researchers at the...

By Alexandra Sifferlin August 9, 2017

Why Tourists Are Blacking Out in Mexico

They also warned to drink in moderation

By Rachel Lewis July 27, 2017

How to Drink Mindfully

My evenings have vastly improved with these new tools

By Julie Klam / Real Simple July 17, 2017

Imagine If the Media Covered Alcohol Like Other Drugs

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute July 10, 2017

Teen Drinking Reaches Lowest Point in 25 Years, CDC Says

But researchers say binge drinking is still a problem

By Abigail Abrams May 11, 2017

Bombay Sapphire Gin Recalled in Canada for Having Nearly Twice as Much Alcohol

The bottles in question contained up to 77% of alcohol instead of the advertised 40%

By Aric Jenkins May 3, 2017

The Link Between Alcohol and Breast Cancer Is Stronger

The latest research extends the risk to black women as well as white women

By Alice Park May 1, 2017

Yale Students Think They've Found a Natural Cure for Hangovers

It's called SunUp

By Kate Samuelson March 31, 2017

This Week in Health: The Upside of Alcohol and Danger of Breast Implants

This week provided fresh evidence that drinking alcohol—in moderation, of course—can lower risk for most types of heart disease. Check out what else grabbed our attention in health this week, and subscribe to our newsletter...

By Alexandra Sifferlin March 24, 2017

Alcohol Is Good for Your Heart — Most of the Time

Alcohol, in moderation, has a reputation for being healthy for the heart. Drinking about a glass of wine for women per day, and two glasses for men, is linked to a lower risk of heart...

By Alice Park March 22, 2017

Which Teens Are Most Likely to Smoke Pot? The Smart Ones

Brainy teens are more likely to drink and smoke pot than their less clever peers

By Kate Samuelson February 22, 2017

Just Ask for Angela: The Bars Using Codewords to Help People Escape Threatening Dates

If you Ask for Angela or order an Angel Shot in certain bars around the world, the bar staff will order you a taxi. Here's why

By Kate Samuelson February 21, 2017

How to Prevent Wine Hangovers

Especially the red wine kind

By Roshini Rajapaksa, MD / Health.com November 30, 2016

The Truth About What Alcohol Does to Your Heart

There’s more evidence that alcohol can benefit the heart. Here’s what the latest science says

By Alice Park November 13, 2016

Don't Let This Election Ruin Politics For You

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute November 10, 2016

This Is What Drug-Abuse Education Looks Like in Indonesia

Crispy fried chicken, anyone?

By Yenni Kwok October 20, 2016

Cheers! 'Hangover-Free Alcohol' Could Be on the Way

"Alcosynth" produces similar effects to alcohol, but doesn't cause nausea or headaches

By Kate Samuelson September 23, 2016

Exercise May Lessen Some of the Bad Effects of Alcohol

A study hints that exercise may offset some of the negative health effects of drinking

By Alice Park September 7, 2016

You Asked: What's the Best Hangover Cure?

Chugging water isn’t the only way to bounce back from a night of heavy drinking.

By Markham Heid August 17, 2016

Baseball Must Change If It Wants to Stay Relevant

These are today's best ideas

By The Aspen Institute July 29, 2016

Mom Who Joined Teens' Naked Twister Party Avoids Prison

After the incident, she lost custody of all five of her children

By Abigail Abrams July 7, 2016

You Asked: Can I Exercise After Drinking Alcohol?

A pre-gym pint or glass of wine could impair your workout.

By Markham Heid June 15, 2016

France Pushes for Euro 2016 Alcohol Ban

The ban would apply to public areas, shops and liquor stores in the vicinity of matches

By Amanda Calvo June 13, 2016

You Asked: Why Do I Always Wake Up at 3 A.M.?

Age, indigestion and sleep apnea are all suspects. But if you can set your watch by your middle-of-the-night risings, blame alcohol.

By Markham Heid June 8, 2016

This is How Many College Students Drink Alcohol and Smoke Pot

Lots of students try alcohol and drugs for the first time

By Alexandra Sifferlin May 26, 2016

This Is How Happy Alcohol Makes You, Researchers Say

It depends what you're doing

By Sarah Begley May 25, 2016

Indonesia: Non-Muslim Punished With Shari‘a Law in Legal First

The 60-year-old Christian woman was publicly caned for selling alcohol

By Rishi Iyengar April 13, 2016

You Can Now Play in a Giant Ball Pit While Drinking a Beer

Or three

By Megan McCluskey March 25, 2016

Parenting Tips for the CDC

About that women and drinking thing...

By Belinda Luscombe February 5, 2016

Jack Daniel's Owner Is Ditching Southern Comfort

Brown-Forman will still find comfort in the big payoff and its other whiskey brands

By John Kell / Fortune January 15, 2016

Why I Stopped Calling Myself an Alcoholic

Here's What It Means to Be ‘Sober Curious’ — And Why People Are Embracing It

Drinking Too Much Alcohol (And Too Little) Is Linked to Dementia

Trump's Trade War Is Already Hurting U.S. Whiskey