The latest government data shows that the rate of alcohol-related deaths among women is rising at a faster rate than in men. Two local sisters struggling to maintain their sobriety want other women to ...

Women suffer from the negative health effects of alcohol more quickly than men do, even with a smaller amount of alcohol consumption, according to research Victoria Cooper thought her drinking habits ...

Since 1966, both the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Psychiatric Association have recognized alcoholism as a disease. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence and the ...

The number of women ages 40 to 64 seen at a hospital because of alcohol misuse nearly doubled during the pandemic, according to a new study. During 10 months between April 2020 and September 2021, ...

Women now drink as much as men. In fact, they now comprise the fastest-growing population of alcohol users in the U.S. Processing Content A study that examined changes in drinking patterns between ...

A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge-drink take even more ...

For many women, May, which is Women's Health Month, is a time to prioritize their well-being. For some, that might mean taking a closer, more personal look at their alcohol use. Alcohol consumption is ...

That glass of wine hits different depending on your chromosomes, and not just because of body size. While we’ve long acknowledged that women typically weigh less than men and therefore might feel ...

Drinking among women has been on the rise for the past two decades. From popular sayings like mommy juice, wine down, rose all day and happy hour to T-shirts that read "Mama needs wine," the marketing ...

While many may be participating in dry January to kick off the new year, for millions of Americans, staying alcohol-free is a constant battle.According to a federal survey, about 30 million people ...

The AMA recognizes the prevalence of alcohol abuse and dependence among women, as well as current barriers to diagnosis and treatment. The AMA urges physicians to be alert to the presence of ...