Alcohol

Corticosteroids are common drugs prescribed for many ailments, but is it safe to drink alcohol while using these medications? Read on to learn more.

Medical interventions can help manage the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal syndrome and facilitate recovery from alcoholism, including medications. Read on.

Alcohol is well-known for giving drinkers the munchies, but why is this? We dug in to find out.

Alcohol poisoning is a severe consequence of drinking too much alcohol in a short period of time. Here are its causes, symptoms, and available treatments.

Alcohol and tobacco each affect the body in particular ways on their own, so what happens when they're used together? Read on to learn more.

Dealing with alcohol use disorder is tough for many people. Nonetheless, some may wonder if consuming nonalcoholic beer may be safe for those with the disorder.

Alcohol can have a number of effects on the body, including on the blood itself. Read on to learn more.

A new study from researchers in South Korea has found an unexpected link between daily levels of alcohol consumption and dementia.

Dr. John Mendelson, chief medical officer of Ria Health, recently spoke to Health Digest about why 'Dry January' doesn't always work for everyone.

If you wake up with a hangover, you may wonder if there are any trusty tricks for feeling better faster. Here's what you need to know to tell fact from fiction.

A big night of drinking may be fun at the time, but the hangover the next morning might have you swearing off alcohol for good. Ginger might be the answer.

Alcohol use disorder is a serious condition affecting many Americans. Learn how a heart disease pill may help to reduce alcohol cravings, according to a study.

The consumption of alcohol can come with a variety of risks. Now, researchers are looking to see if drinking can cause strokes earlier on in life.

Most alcohol is made by fermenting natural starch and sugar, which contributes to its calorie load. Luckily, you don't have to swear off booze altogether.

For some, the consumption of certain things like alcohol or caffeine is often implicated in the success or failure of fertility. But which one affects it more?

Our genes play a role in nearly everything we do and every choice we make. A new study tells us if they can affect how much alcohol we drink.

A recent study may indicate that people who drink red wines have healthier gut bacteria levels than those who drink other kinds of alcohol. Is it really true?

Health Digest conducted a survey and asked respondents how many alcoholic drinks they typically have in a week. The results may surprise you.

It may be tempting to try a trendy new liver cleanse like the Epsom salt and olive oil cleanse. But do they actually work?

Ark Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer and addiction specialist Dr. Manish Mishra explained California sobriety and how it can be dangerous.

Dr. Manish Mishra, an addiction specialist at Ark Behavioral Health, discussed how the pandemic has affected addiction rates and related lifestyle changes.

Is Demi Lovato right to use the term "California sober?" Health Digest spoke to Dr. Manish Mishra to better understand the term.

Pankaj Gogia wants to give people options. The CEO of Psychedelic Water told Health Digest about the drink's benefits over alcohol.

Alcohol withdrawal can rear its ugly head in many ways. Here's what happens to your body and brain as they undergo various changes during alcohol withdrawal.

The rare condition known as auto brewery syndrome — also referred to as gut fermentation syndrome — is an involuntary production of alcohol within the gut.

A new study has found that even moderate levels of drinking may negatively impact our health in more significant ways than you would expect.

What does rum have that other drinks don't? And is it a good idea to drink it before bedtime? Here's what happens to your body when you drink rum every night.