An appreciation for uncertainty is nice, but it’s not very memorable. I wanted a takeaway about alcohol and health that I could repeat to a friend if they ever ask me to summarize this article in a sentence. So I pressed Tim Stockwell to define his most cautious conclusions in a memorable way, even if […]

Alcohol-induced dehydration can concentrate urine, potentially increasing the concentration of stone-forming minerals. When the body becomes dehydrated, kidneys conserve water by producing more concentrated urine. This means the urine contains a higher proportion of dissolved waste products and minerals. Such concentrated urine can be more irritating to the sensitive lining of the bladder and urethra. […]

Current guidelines from the American Heart Association suggest that if you do drink, keep it to less than one 5-ounce glass of wine per day for females and two for males. And if you don’t already drink, there’s no reason to start for health benefits. There’s a lot you can do to bring down your […]