It’s sobering news for the rosy-cheeked drinker. If you’ve knocked back a few and feel a warm flush creep up your face and ears, you’re not alone. While often thought of as annoying rather than ...

Q: I am a 76-year-old man in excellent health. I don’t take any medication, except for simvastatin for over 15 years. My cholesterol is now below 200. But, a problem started about eight months ago.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old man in excellent health. I don’t take any medication, except for simvastatin for over 15 years. My cholesterol is now below 200. But, a problem started about eight ...

For many people, enjoying a drink with friends or family is a relaxing and social experience. However, for those who suffer from alcohol flush reaction (AFR), drinking can come with an unpleasant set ...

Around 8 per cent of the world’s population has a gene variant called ALDH2*2 that impairs the body’s ability to metabolise alcohol and causes unpleasant symptoms such as flushing soon after people ...

Your body will almost certainly rebel if you drink too much alcohol in a night. But what if it reacts after just a sip or two? If you notice odd symptoms like facial flushing, a runny nose, or even a ...

There are many possible causes for red, hot cheeks in adults, commonly known as facial flushing. Physiologically, it occurs when blood vessels just below the surface of the skin, called capillaries, ...