Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. For most Americans, alcohol has historically been perceived as ...

Drinking alcohol — even in moderate amounts — can increase your triglyceride levels. And high triglyceride levels can raise your risk of certain health conditions, including stroke, heart attack, and ...

MCV is a measurement of red blood cells. Scientists have established the link between MCV and alcohol use, as large quantities of alcohol can enlarge the red blood cells. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) ...

A quantitative alcohol history should be recorded for all patients, because alcohol use contributes to many physical and mental disorders. A person-centered, nonjudgmental approach should be adopted.

Note: While research on alcohol is evolving, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drinking less or not at all is better for your health. Alcohol is part of many people’s social lives, ...

Suzanne Fisher, RD, is a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist with nearly 35 years of experience in evidence-based nutrition and exercise physiology. Combining alcohol with antidepressants, ...

Mounting evidence has linked alcohol to higher risks of cancer but many people aren't aware. New findings suggest labels that ...