"Scrumping by the last common ancestor of gorillas, chimpanzees, and humans about 10 million years ago could explain why ...

For non-humans, very small amounts of alcohol can result in disorientation, clumsiness and illness, which are the perils we associate with drinking to excess.

HUMANS’ love of booze comes from ape ancestors who ate fermented rotten fruit in the jungle, a study suggests. Scrumping by ...

A Canadian woman warns social media users about the dangers of methanol-laced alcohol after losing her eyesight in Bali.

Drinking a beer regularly can be part of a balanced lifestyle, but moderation is key, says dietitian René Ficek, R.D. and owner of Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating.

Heavy drinkers had a 133% higher chance of having brain lesions compared with nondrinkers, a study found. A medical expert explains how much alcohol is too much.

Long-term drinking can affect the body’s immune system by causing chronic inflammation while increasing the risk of certain infections, such as respiratory illnesses like pneumonia, adds Grant.