Medical Harms Of Drinking Alcohol

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Heavy drinking takes a toll on the liver, and can lead to a variety of problems and liver inflammations including: Steatosis, or fatty liver Alcoholic hepatitis Fibrosis Cirrhosis

Drinking too much alcohol can harm your health. Learn the facts

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High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and digestive …

Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

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Excessive drinking can increase your risk of serious health problems, including: Certain cancers, including breast cancer and cancers of the mouth, throat, …

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Alcohol's Effects on the Body Learn how alcohol affects the brain, heart, liver and other organs Alcohol-Induced Blackouts Learn how alcohol causes memory blackouts Alcohol Overdose Recognize the signs of …

Effects of Alcohol on the Body: Short & Long-Term Effects

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Effects of Alcohol on the Body - Healthline

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Short-term effects of alcohol Temporary effects you might notice while drinking alcohol (or shortly after) can include: feelings of relaxation or drowsiness a …

Sorting out the health effects of alcohol - Harvard Health

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Here are some of the more common negative health consequences of excessive alcohol consumption — and good reasons to moderate your intake of alcohol: liver disease, including cirrhosis and life …

Facts about moderate drinking | CDC

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Alcohol consumption is associated with a variety of short- and long-term health risks, including motor vehicle crashes, violence, sexual risk behaviors, high blood pressure, and various cancers (e.g., breast …

Alcohol and your health: Is none better than a little?

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Alcohol use was the seventh leading cause of death and disability worldwide in 2016; about 2% of female deaths and 7% of male deaths (2.8 million deaths in total) …

Health Risks of Alcohol: Problems Caused By Chronic …

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Cancer. There is a clear link between heavy alcohol use and many types of cancers. Alcohol can damage the cells in your mouth, throat, voice box, and esophagus. It can …