Many believe drinking rum or brandy with warm water can help deal with coughing during winter. But what do doctors say?

Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson says most coughs can usually be managed at home but there are times it is ...

You don’t need to dive into the nitty-gritty of your gross, made-up symptoms (unless you’re down to be extra dramatic), or ...

A new public health campaign is encouraging people in West Sussex, to ‘Call the Shots on Alcohol’ and take a two-minute online test to find out if their drinking is putting them at risk. Did you know ...

According to Dr Scott, someone who drinks at the upper limit of UK guidelines (14 units or 7 drinks a week) will drink 728 units a year. If they stop drinking entirely in January, but resume ...

Abstaining from alcohol can also help avoid a range of serious health issues, from heart conditions to cancers and mental health problems, all linked to drinking. While Dry January won't cure ...

“Ask yourself, ‘why do I drink?’ If the answer is ‘because alcohol helps me to elevate my mood and lower my anxiety,’ you may be at some peril, and it’s probably best to stop ...

So what happens to your body when you stop drinking alcohol? We asked experts to break down everything you might notice immediately, and the effects that can continue long after you’ve had your ...

It really resonated. When I came home I thought, ‘Why am I still drinking?’’’ Lucy decided to stop for a month. “I started to feel really good. I didn’t drink a lot at home ...

According to American Family Physician, about half of the people who have alcohol use disorder (uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol) who suddenly stop or cut back on alcohol ...