The bain's immune system may not be at the root of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, which can cause children lifetime physical and cognitive impairments.

Stress related to the pandemic was strongly associated with perpetration of intimate partner aggression, even among individuals considered at low risk.

Partners play a role in pregnant women's drinking and depression, researchers report. The work could help curb the risk of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

A new tool adds nuance to asking people how they feel when drinking alcohol, and another for how they feel while getting high.

People with alcohol use disorder see their doctors regularly, but few receive treatment or referrals for the condition, a new study finds.

Parents of teens who go through early puberty may be more lenient about letting them drink alcohol. But even if they look mature, alcohol still isn't safe.

Women are drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic, new research finds. Married women, who usually drink less, experienced the greatest increase.

Which fermented drink has the most umami flavor: champagne, beer, wine, or sake? New research points to sake, and to the most savory-delicious pairings.

Both young people and older adults with anxiety or depression report drinking more during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heavy drinking and eating at tailgate parties doesn't affect all healthy but overweight men the same way, according to new research.