Alcohol

The notorious "Sourtoe Cocktail" — a shot of alcohol containing a dehydrated human toe — is a bizarre tradition at the Downtown Hotel's Sourdough Saloon, in Dawson City, Yukon Territory.

Fungi living in the human gut may contribute to the development of alcoholic liver disease.

Millions of Americans say they engage in extreme binge drinking — or downing at least eight to 10 drinks containing alcohol on a single occasion.

About one-third of U.S. high schoolers say they drink alcohol, and one in six say they binge drink, according to a new report.

Only a small fraction of people with an alcohol use disorder manage to stop drinking. Here's a look at what happens in the brain.

Canadian authorities recalled the overly potent gin, which had nearly twice the alcohol advertised.

What's behind this weird effect?

Heavy social drinkers may think they have a high "tolerance" for alcohol, but a new study shows otherwise.

Cuban winemakers use condoms in fermenting their homemade vino.

A scientist has created a wine bottle lip that doesn't drip.