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June 5

Some alcohol choices like dry red wine and clear liquor are less harmful than others, experts say

While dry red wine and clear liquors have lower sugar and calorie content, drinking any type of alcohol increases cancer and heart risks, according to experts. Here's what to know.

May 19

Weight-loss medications may also benefit common medical problem, study finds

GLP-1 agonists, medications commonly used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes, may also help reduce alcohol intake — an unexpected secondary benefit revealed in recent studies.

May 8

First bottle of 'whisky' matured in casks submerged in Loch Ness sells for over $1,000

The first bottle of "whisky" matured in casks submerged 702 feet beneath the surface of Scotland's Loch Ness recently sold for more than $1,000 at auction.

April 18

Joe Rogan gave up drinking alcohol for this one simple reason

Podcaster Joe Rogan recently stopped drinking alcohol, he announced on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience." Neurosurgeon Dr. Brett Osborn shares the associated health risks.

March 25, 2025

Whiskey for life? Age matters if you want a shot at winning this contest

Cinnamon whiskey lovers have the chance to win a free lifetime supply of a popular liqueur brand. One requirement is that they were born in 1935 or earlier — and they need to submit a short essay.

March 12, 2025

Rare and mysterious whiskey bottles found washed up on beach

Nearly a dozen perfectly sealed whiskey bottles dating back to Prohibition times were found by Austin Contegiacomo while walking his dog along the beach in New Jersey.

March 2, 2025

Drinking alcohol can lead to other substance use, addiction experts warn

Alcoholic beverages could be a “gateway drug" leading to more harmful substances, addiction experts warn. Here's why they could present this risk.

February 27, 2025

Ditching alcohol and going ‘California sober’ — here’s what you need to know

Amid warnings of cancer's negative health effects, more people are turning to a trend known as "California sober." Health experts discuss the potential risks.

February 10, 2025

Alcohol-related liver transplants on the rise among young adults, doctor says

A medical director of liver transplants in Colorado says he has noticed a worrying rise in the number of young people in their 20s and 30s who need liver transplants related to heavy alcohol use.

February 6, 2025

Cocktail recipe is spin on Queen Elizabeth's favorite drink

The U.S.-based founder of a gin has created a cocktail in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who took the throne 73 years ago. The drink celebrates the longest reigning British monarch in history.