It's calorie-dense: One gram of alcohol contains almost twice as many calories as grams of carbohydrate or protein. Your liver converts almost all alcohol into energy. Your body stops using fats and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As BBQs and warm weather gatherings ramp up, so too does the onslaught of cocktails and wine and beer and ...

What's that feeling about warm weather or a summer Friday that makes us want to drink? There's something tempting about sitting poolside with a cocktail or joining a friend on a patio for happy hour.

The clock struck midnight, glasses were raised and as “Auld Lang Syne” played in the background, many celebrators earnestly resolved to lose those extra pounds packed on over the holiday season.

A comprehensive review highlights small but meaningful reductions in calorie selection and consumption from food labeling, while evidence for alcohol remains inconclusive. Study: Calorie (energy) ...

If you kicked off the year with Dry/Damp January and want to keep your alcohol consumption to a minimum moving forward — but want to sip on more than juice or water in social situations — the mocktail ...