The peak effects of alcohol occur about 40 minutes to one hour after drinking. However, how long alcohol stays in your ...

Drinking by the pool or at a barbecue can be tempting, but it's important to stay safe amid summer fun. Every day in the U.S., about 37 people die from drunk driving crashes, according to the National ...

Excessive drinking can damage the liver. Yet, unlike obesity or high cholesterol, clinicians only screen for alcohol use by asking their patients how much they drink. Turns out that method is not ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two state House Republicans are trying to pass a law that would allow police officers to order the testing of the blood of people they think are under the influence of alcohol ...

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) ...