Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. The tide has largely turned against alcohol. Drinking, at least in moderation, was once seen as a harmless—or even ...

There are only a few molecules that humans consume that are both a nutrient and a drug. Coffee and alcohol are two excellent examples. The antioxidants in coffee offer many health benefits, while the ...

Share on Pinterest Even moderate drinking can impair brain blood flow, a new study shows. Image credit: Liliya Krueger/Getty Images A new study examined the impact of alcohol consumption in healthy ...

Research from the Texas A&M Department of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics has uncovered how memories linked to alcohol use and recovery compete for influence, pointing to potential ways to ...

Scientists say they've uncovered striking new evidence of how alcohol addiction impacts the brain's learning systems—and how those systems may slowly adapt during recovery—in a new study published in ...

Beer at barbecues, wine with meals, champagne for toasts—alcohol is omnipresent in our society. But: Alcohol is actually a ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances are no exception. Over time, repeated alcohol use can create strong ...

And what you do today—tonight, even—can lay the foundation for better brain health as you age, especially if you turn a ...