Binge-drinking among older adults is associated with a significantly increased risk of death, according to a study published in Alcohol. Researchers have analyzed data from a large national study of ...

Research shows that a single drinking binge—roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours—can disrupt the gastrointestinal tract in measurable ways. Even in healthy adults, such ...

Doctors warn that binge drinking can increase the risk of injuries, liver disease, heart problems, and costly financial consequences. Men are about twice as likely as women to engage in this ...

You had a big night out. Maybe it was a bachelorette party, a holiday gathering or just a Saturday that got away from you. You don't drink like this often, so it feels like no big deal. But what's ...

We asked experts if a night or two of indulgence is really that bad. Ask Well We asked experts if a night or two of indulgence is really that bad. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported ...

Many people think that occasional binge drinking is harmless if they otherwise drink in moderation, but new research suggests that assumption may be dangerously wrong. A large U.S. study found that ...

Alcohol consumption, especially binge drinking, is a significant risk factor for breast cancer, with early-onset cases being particularly affected. Historical and recent studies consistently show ...

College students who binge drink may be acting on influences they brought from home, a new Washington State University-led study suggests. A recent survey shows that students who binge drink more than ...

Q: I don’t drink often, but I like to partake a little more than usual around the holidays. Is it OK to have more than a drink or two every once in a while? While the term “binge drinking” might ...