Lying about how much we drink is a symptom of our narcissistic society
Philippa Perry: A study says we consume more alcohol than we admit. It seems we care more that others think well of us, than about our health
Many more Britons drinking harmfully than thought, survey suggests
Alcohol consumption levels are up to two-thirds higher than past studies indicate, researchers say
Telling pregnant women to drink no alcohol is counterproductive
Linda Geddes: There is no strong evidence that low levels of drinking during pregnancy are harmful, and to say so risks stigmatising responsible drinkers
I have a drinking problem
Do you have any advice for this reader, who finds it impossible to stop drinking?
What doctors won’t do
From steroids to sleeping tablets, IVF to the flu jab – doctors reveal the treatments they would avoid
Should I stop drinking alcohol in January?
Some claim a booze-free month will do you good, but to protect your liver in the long term, you need to ensure a few dry days every week
Liver charity calls for early screening
British Liver Trust wants doctors to test at-risk patients after random examinations show one in four have early damage
Which hangover cures should I try?
If you swear by a hair of the dog, bananas, green tea or aspirin, you are deluding yourself, writes Dr Luisa Dillner
High blood pressure, smoking and alcohol are biggest health risks
IHME global study of health risks finds that high blood pressure caused 9.4m early deaths, while smoking was next biggest
Alcohol at 40p, 45p or 50p a unit to be Cameron choices for minimum price
Widespread public opposition to curbing cheap booze sales by penalising moderate drinkers
IQ research prompts warning over drinking alcohol during pregnancy
Study finds children of women who drink between one and six units a week had fewer IQ points at eight years old than peers
‘Freshers Week is revolting: that’s why we should keep it’
Thrust into a sleazepit of booze, boys and badness, a Muslim student found her wits sharpened by moral challenges
Griffith Edwards obituary
Expert on alcohol and drug addiction who pioneered new forms of treatment
Surviving freshers’ flu: student health questions answered
Our health expert answers your questions on everything from freshers' flu and hangovers to diet and STDs
I’m turning 70 – and my glass is half-full
My chums and I have a variety of ailments, from deafness to stiff knees. But we're all rather wonderful and still having fun