If you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol, a mutated gene could be the culprit. An at-home DNA test could detect ...

When we drink alcohol, an enzyme in our bodies called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) breaks it down into a compound called acetaldehyde. Another enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), then turns ...

DHM is a flavonoid that is being marketed as a hangover remedy. However, DHM's effectiveness remains unproven. Early studies ...

Social events are often a time to relax, connect with others, and enjoy a drink or two. However, for many individuals, ...

We chatted with Dr. Amy Lee, Head of Nutrition for Nucific, and Allison Arnett, registered dietician and lecturer at the University of New Haven, to unpack exactly how alcohol affects us.

“Variations in the ALDH2 gene can cause acetaldehyde dehydrogenase to work at a slower rate, leading to a buildup of acetaldehyde levels in the body.” Acetaldehyde is also linked to some of ...

For starters, the bloodstream carries most of the ethanol in an alcoholic beverage straight to the liver, where an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase breaks it down into acetaldehyde. The brain ...