What Alcohol Does to Your Body

Thirty seconds after your first sip, alcohol races into your brain, slowing down the chemicals and pathways it uses to send messages. See what happens after that, short term and long term. [webmd logo] Special [What Alcohol Does to Your Body]( [Thirty seconds after your first sip, alcohol races into your brain, slowing down the chemicals and pathways it uses to send messages. See what happens after that, short term and long term.]( [Read More]( [10 Reasons Your Breath Stinks]( [Everyone's breath is stale first thing in the morning. If your bad breath lasts throughout the day, it may be coming from one of these surprising triggers.]( [Read More]( [How to Treat Different Types of Headaches]( [When you have a headache, it's hard to think about anything else. The more you know about each type and which ones affect you, the better you can manage them.]( [Read More]( ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT [Metabolic Syndrome Warning Signs]( [It's not a single disease, but a group of related health problems that make diabetes, heart disease, and stroke more likely. Here's what to watch for.]( [Read More]( [10 Health Mistakes Men Make]( [Hesitant to book a telemedicine appointment? Think you can't have a heart attack? These oversights can lead to bigger problems.]( [Read More]( [Grief's Effect on Your Health]( [When you're mourning a loss, it's much more than a mental health issue. Grief can trigger immune system problems, inflammation, and other health risks.]( [Read More]( [Skin Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore]( [Skin cancers -- including melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma -- often start as changes to your skin. Here's what to watch for.]( [Read More]( Top Picks [Order Our New Book: Take Control of Your Cancer Risk]( [HEPA Filters May Clean Coronavirus Particles from the Air]( [Texas Man Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 Hoax on Facebook]( Breast Cancer ['How Breast Cancer Changed My Life ... and Me']( [AI Helps Rule Out Cancer in Women With Dense Breasts]( ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [Missing image]( [WebMD.com]( | [Mobile Apps]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [View as a Webpage]( You are receiving this message because you registered with WebMD as {EMAIL}. If you did not register for WebMD please contact our [Customer Care Team]( [WebMD Privacy Policy]( © 2021 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved. WebMD Office of Privacy | 1201 Peachtree Street, NE | Atlanta, GA 30361