You came for happy hour, not a full-body sweat session—so why does alcohol sometimes leave you drenched like you’ve done a HIIT class in a leather jacket? Whether it hits midparty or midsleep, alcohol ...

It’s been a long, tiring day. You’ve barely slept, and you’re running on fumes. Then comes an invitation from friends for a drink — and the temptation is strong. But before you take that sip, consider ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...

How long alcohol stays in the body and why the timing is different for everyone. A doctor shares how the liver breaks down ...

You aren't alone if you’ve ever wondered why a few drinks feel different now than they did a decade ago. Many of us notice that alcohol hits harder as we get older — even if our drinking habits ...

Stopping alcohol consumption triggers immediate physical and mental changes. The timeline and intensity vary depending on drinking patterns, overall health, and individual factors. When a person stops ...

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...

Fluorescent microscope image of a fruit fly brain. The central green shapes include regions of the brain that the study identified as being involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. Alcohol use disorder, ...