Alcohol

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.

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.

Some side effects to drinking wine are obvious, others are not. Read on to learn all about the effects you never knew wine could have on your body.

If you tend to drink alcohol alone, especially if you are a teen, you may be more prone to alcohol use disorder (AUD) as an adult, according to a recent study.

In recent interviews, Hayden Panettiere has opened up about her experience with alcohol and opioid use. Here's what she's learned throughout her journey.

Staying on a low-carb diet means cutting back on high-carb drinks, including alcohol. Fortunately, it doesn't seem like too many cutbacks have to be made.

While there is no cure for hangovers, you may possibly reduce symptoms by avoiding certain kinds of alcohol in terms of color and smell.

What exactly is it about drinking alcohol that makes us more appetizing to mosquitos? Here is the science behind why you may be more bitten than others.

Giving up alcohol isn't an easy thing for everyone. Especially if you start craving more sugar as a result. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it.

Alcohol can cause many side effects. But one lesser-known effect is on the skin -- particularly the sensations on your face.

Could drinking tequila every night actually provide you with some health benefits?

Some know that men are more likely to be addicted to alcohol than women, but it does not tell the whole story. Women are more affected by alcohol than men.

Wine cravings can be a sign of nutritional deficiencies, or the result of a need to destress, but if it's the latter, stick to one glass for maximum benefits.

We've compiled some of the ways that evening scotch could be impacting your body -- many of which you've likely never considered.

Overdoing it on the booze can wreak havoc. Here's a look at what happens to your body (and life) when you stop drinking alcohol. Spoiler: It's kind of awesome.