Discover 5 surprising statistics about alcohol use disorder (AUD), including rising death rates, links to mental health, genetic risk factors, and the growing treatment gap affecting millions in the U ...

Dry January is prompting many Americans to face the sobering reality that their bodies may no longer shrug off a night of drinking as they used to — and experts say the shift often begins earlier than ...

If you've noticed that one drink hits you harder than it used to, you're not alone. It's part of the natural aging process, and it may be your body doing you a favor. It's the holidays, and for many ...

Once upon a time, a drink or two at a holiday party went down the hatch with no problems. Now, it's a recipe for misery the next morning. Sound familiar? Dr. Monica Christmas of the University of ...

Worse hangovers, more headaches — you’re not just imagining it. An aging body handles alcohol differently. Ask Well Worse hangovers, more headaches — you’re not just imagining it. An aging body ...

Alcohol affects men and women very differently, especially women dependent on alcohol. For five years, the Yale Program on Sex Differences in Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD), headed by Dr. Sherry McKee, ...

CHICAGO — This time of year, with Dry January in full swing, it’s hard to ignore the sobering (pun intended) stories and stats on alcohol consumption. According to a 2025 Gallup poll, a record-low 54% ...

It's the holidays, and for many people that means more parties and more occasions for alcoholic drinks. NPR's Maria Godoy reports on how alcohol can hit harder as we get older. MARIA GODOY, BYLINE: ...