The most significant shift came from the World Health Organization.

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 ...

The most severe nutritional consequence of chronic alcohol consumption is the depletion of micronutrients that occurs due to impaired intestinal absorption and increased renal excretion. 1 ...

New research suggests that even moderate drinking may be too much, with adverse health effects starting with as few as one ...

Jan 29 (Reuters) - New U.S. nutrition guidelines issued in January by the Trump administration have abandoned the government's long-standing practice of recommending specific limits on alcohol use in ...

A federally commissioned study that researchers say was sidelined as the Trump administration revised U.S. dietary guidelines ...

Spirits consumption rose 65.6% in this period, while wine consumption rose 35.5% and beer consumption fell 17.1%. Drinking is a common aspect of American culture. In fact, half of consumers drink ...

Alcohol consumption has sometimes been shown to suppress thyroid function, which may lead to issues such as hypo- or hyperthyroidism. But there’s not enough evidence to know for sure. Alcohol affects ...