Chronic alcohol consumption profoundly alters gene expression in key brain regions involved in reward, impulse control, and ...

New research shows chronic alcohol use rewires gene activity in human brain regions that control reward and decision-making, ...

Alcohol does not simply relax the mind. It rewires it. With repeated use, drinking can splinter the brain’s carefully ...

A standard glass of wine or beer does more than just relax the body; it fundamentally alters the landscape of communication within the brain. New research suggests that acute alcohol consumption ...

A new study has shown for the first time how heavy drinking can cause long-term damage to the brain, even after someone stops ...

It’s second nature for some people to pour a glass of wine on a nice evening or to pop open a can of beer during a sports event — but when does drinking become too much? Heavy alcohol use, which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 2025 study published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine found that any amount of alcohol increases dementia risk, even light ...

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

A shaky hand, a racing heart, a wave of dread; alcohol withdrawal can feel like your body has turned against you. For many people with alcohol use disorder, those early days without alcohol bring ...

John F. Kelly, PhD, of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead ...

Heroin is one of the most addictive drugs in the world. It is an opioid that floods the brain with dopamine, a chemical that helps us feel pleasure. This causes a strong feeling of happiness, ...