Drinking by the pool or at a barbecue can be tempting, but it's important to stay safe amid summer fun. Every day in the U.S., about 37 people die from drunk driving crashes, according to the National ...

Excessive drinking can damage the liver. Yet, unlike obesity or high cholesterol, clinicians only screen for alcohol use by asking their patients how much they drink. Turns out that method is not ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — When it comes to enforcing drunken driving laws, police have a battery of tools at their disposal. Field sobriety tests, along with breath, blood, and urine tests for blood alcohol ...

Preparing for a blood test involves simple steps to ensure accuracy and comfort. Follow doctor's instructions regarding fasting and medications, stay ...

Urine tests can determine whether you have consumed alcohol within the last 24 hours. Alcohol has a relatively short life span in the body, but a urine test can detect alcohol long after its effects ...

An alcohol urine test involves a lab testing a person’s urine sample for the presence of alcohol. Three types of this test exist. One measures unmetabolized alcohol, while the others measure two of ...

MCV is a measurement of red blood cells. Scientists have established the link between MCV and alcohol use, as large quantities of alcohol can enlarge the red blood cells. Mean corpuscular volume (MCV) ...

The state prosecutor is seeking the records from Baptist Hospital, where George Pino had a blood test taken hours after the fatal boat crash.

Blood draws for several kinds of diagnostic tests require you to fast for several hours. Eating or drinking anything besides water can skew the results, leading to you needing to be retested. You may ...