Does Alcohol Weaken the Immune System? Yes, If You Drink Too Much

The immune system serves as the body’s defense against infections by microorganisms; damage caused by other foreign substances; and the uncontrolled, tumorous growth of the body’s own cells. Impairment of this system can increase a person’s risk for developing various illnesses, including infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, and certain types of cancer. Alcohol can modulate… Continue reading Does Alcohol Weaken the Immune System? Yes, If You Drink Too Much

Enlarged heart Symptoms & causes

Some people should avoid even that much and not drink at all if they have certain heart rhythm abnormalities or have heart failure. Those in the general population who reported more frequent alcohol intake showed signs of 31.5% more stretching of the heart wall. The study, published in March in the journal JAMA Network Open,… Continue reading Enlarged heart Symptoms & causes