From the moment you take a sip, drinking starts to influence your biology. Here’s an inside look. Credit... Supported by By Dana G. Smith Illustrations by Montse Galbany Dry January has come and gone, ...

Myopathy is a general term for diseases that affect your muscles. The muscle fibers don’t work properly, which leads to muscle weakness and other symptoms. Some myopathy is inherited and present at ...

Drinking alcohol, even in small amounts, can trigger gout flares because it increases uric acid levels. Beer poses the highest risk of gout attacks compared to other alcoholic beverages. Drinking ...

Mixing Tums and alcohol is safe, but alcohol might still cause heartburn. Alcohol can trigger heartburn by relaxing a muscle near the stomach. Tums can improve symptoms but not the cause of your ...