Dear M.L.J.: WE is caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). (I had never heard the term "wet brain" to describe this ...

Drinking alcohol impacts everyone a little differently. Musculature, water, genes, tobacco use, and other factors change an individual's risk equation. Here's how alcohol affects a person's body, from ...

Experts explain how Dry January can transform your health in 30 days. Learn about the benefits of taking an alcohol break and ...

Your brain is one of the most energy-hungry organs in your body, relying on a steady supply of nutrients to think, focus, and remember. Many of the foods that support overall health also help keep ...

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many ...

Drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages each week could have a damaging effect on the brain, according to a new study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of ...

An image allegedly showing the effects of alcohol on the brain is circulating on social media. The image features two brains — one labeled "drinker's brain" and the other a "nondrinker's brain." While ...

Alcohol and MS both affect the central nervous system. Short-term effects of drinking can include balance issues, fatigue, brain fog, and vision changes. Heavy drinking can impact overall health.

A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like dilation that develops in weakened blood vessels. Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of developing these aneurysms as well as increase their risk of rupturing.

Repeated alcohol use can have several lasting effects on a person’s brain beyond the temporary intoxication experienced during drinking. A combination of chemical, structural, and behavioral changes ...

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