A record-low 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol, new poll shows
Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
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Gallup has been tracking Americans' drinking behavior since 1939. Here's what a recent survey found.
Just 54% of Americans say they drink alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll.
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Trump hit Europe with 20% tariffs, but a Virginia wholesaler says Americans could see 30% price hikes on some wines, and even U.S. producers face higher costs.
When Arlington officers arrived at the scene, they found a car fully engulfed in flames.
"This is my first time in this amazing chamber and I'm begging you, do something."
Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour, author of "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers," shares advice for parents.
The death risk goes up to 1 in 100 for those who drink alcohol nine times per week, the report found.
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.
Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory Friday about alcohol and cancer risk and called for changes to beverage warning labels.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.
It's estimated that Americans drink double the amount they usually drink during the holiday season. Here's how that can impact your overall health.
Pandemic-prompted drinking persists, according to a new study that shows a continued increase in alcohol use.
Drugs like Mounjaro and Ozempic, which many use for weight loss, may also help patients suffering from addiction, according to a new study.
There's a troubling rise in breast cancer in women under the age of 50, an American Cancer Society report shows, but there are things you can do to help lower your risk.
Many Americans are unaware of the connection between drinking and cancer risk, despite growing research that points to the negative health impacts of alcohol.
Merrilee Kick, who created the ready-to-drink cocktail drink BuzzBallz, is giving $30 million to her alma mater, Texas Woman's University in Denton.
According to 2022 data from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 17.7 million people reported using cannabis daily, compared to 14.7 million daily drinkers. Three decades ago, there were nearly 9 million people who reported drinking daily and only 1 million who reported smoking pot each day.
Targeted advertising and changes in societal norms over the past 50 years have led to an upsurge in alcohol-related diseases and deaths among women.
Many people gear up to quit alcohol for a month as part of the "Dry January" challenge. Here's what to know about health benefits as well as terms and tips.
Even in adults without hypertension, routinely drinking alcohol is associated with an increase in blood pressure, according to a new research analysis from the American Heart Association.
Happy National Beer Day! The April 7 shoutout recognizes what many consider the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage.
The suit claims the teen was tricked into the challenge by other students, and that his parents had warned administrators about an increase in bullying.
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
By Tuesday afternoon, a backdoor cold front (a cold front that moves in from the northeast) arrives, increasing our chances of isolated thunderstorms.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
The suit claims the teen was tricked into the challenge by other students, and that his parents had warned administrators about an increase in bullying.
A record 13 people were killed by bears in Japan last year, and there has been a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry from hibernation.
By Tuesday afternoon, a backdoor cold front (a cold front that moves in from the northeast) arrives, increasing our chances of isolated thunderstorms.
The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
The Justice Department said it will stop work on the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a district judge's decision temporarily blocking the program.
A divided federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender individuals from serving in the military is likely unconstitutional.
Left-wing streamers Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say Britain's government has denied them entry over their criticism of Israel.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Russell Henley birdied the final three holes to force a playoff with Eric Cole, then made it four in a row with a 5-footer on the first extra hole Sunday at Colonial to win the Charles Schwab Challenge.
Leiter (3-4) allowed two hits while striking out nine through the first five innings.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
