Mephedrone (4-MMC, mephedrone) is a synthetic cathinone derivative included in the class of new psychoactive substances. It is commonly used simultaneously with alcohol (ethanol). The aim of the ...

This article has been updated to reflect cathinone is present in Khat, which was seized, according to NC Alcohol Law Enforcement. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Four men accused of using a Raleigh restaurant ...

Most adults in the United States drink alcohol, but there is steadily growing public concern about the health effects of moderate drinking. The latest science supports those concerns, but two ...

In most cases, people with type 2 diabetes can drink alcohol in moderate amounts. As you may well know, living with type 2 diabetes often means cutting out or cutting back on foods and beverages that ...

Drinking alcohol regularly can increase your risk of hypertension (high blood pressure). In the short term, a small amount of alcohol may not affect your blood pressure, but a large amount can ...

"Given the conclusive evidence on the cancer risk from alcohol consumption and the Office of the Surgeon General's responsibility to inform the American public of the best available scientific ...

Alcohol is the intoxicating ingredient that is present in wine, beer, and spirits. It is a depressant, which means that when it reaches the brain, it slows down the body’s systems. The short ...

If you enjoy the occasional adult beverage, you're not alone. According to a recent National Institutes of Health (NIH) survey, two-thirds of U.S. adults report drinking alcohol in the past year, and ...

The country's top doctor wants a new warning added to alcohol that would alert drinkers about links to cancer, but don't expect cigarette-style warning labels any time soon. U.S. Surgeon General Dr.

Big players in alcohol have taken note, and growing numbers have now made significant moves in the space: be it through M&A, developing brand extensions, launching standalone non-alcoholic products, ...

The U.S. surgeon general is kicking off this Dry January by warning about the link between alcohol and increased cancer risk. The announcement has left many people wondering about the healthiest ...

Dr. Vivek Murthy, the US surgeon general, said Americans need to know there's a link between alcohol and cancer, citing four recent studies. Murthy said all alcoholic beverages should have cancer ...