Drinking alcohol isn’t typically associated with health-conscious behavior, but new research suggests that adding calorie ...

Conducted by researchers at University College London (UCL), the survey assessed the potential impact of introducing calorie information on alcohol packaging and its implications for low-risk and ...

Another study in Physiology & Behavior in 2010 showed that drinking can lead to weight gain. Drinking more can lead to weight gain, especially with high-calorie drinks. A 2011 European study found a ...

The invention and popularization of seltzers have given us the perfect low-calorie alcohol for those watching their consumption. And often pre-mixed cocktail-style drinks, or a glass of delicious, ...

Some people may see an immediate effect of bloating from alcohol. Long-term effects of alcohol include weight gain from its high calories and low nutritional value. According to the Centers for ...

In the UK, food manufacturers have been legally required to include calorie information on packaging since December 2016, but alcohol is a different story. For years, it’s flown under the radar ...

Specifically, 46.4 percent of the drinkers surveyed by scientists at University College London (UCL) said that they would change their drinking patterns if alcohol came with calorie labels.

Over half of them – 54%, to be exact – stated they would change their drinking habits if calorie labels were slapped onto their favourite booze. The study, published in BMJ Open, paints a picture of ...

Some alcoholic drinks also have a lot of calories, which can cause weight gain. And alcohol may reduce the effectiveness of some of your diabetes medications. So, it's a good idea to drink in ...