As New Year’s Eve approached, I found myself mulling over something that in all my previous adult years would have been unthinkable: What if I didn’t drink?

We depend on our government to enforce regulations that protect our health. And for nearly half of a century, Americans have relied on dietary guidance from the federal government to stay healthy.

Casey Means thinks improving health is a spiritual project.

Some health advocates say the new, less-specific recommendation, drafted by Agriculture Department in conjunction with the ...

Commentary: This societal experiment with moderation or sobriety seems fueled by a growing recognition that alcohol isn’t ...