Research spanning five studies reveals that 75% of alcohol's physiological damage—suppressed growth hormone, disrupted sleep, impaired muscle recovery, and elevated cancer risk—occurs without producing hangover symptoms. Evidence shows the hidden cost of moderate drinking. — 321st Expeditionary Medical Group surgeon prepares to perform surgery 030115-F-HS649-008.jpg by Tech. Sgt. Tony Tolley / Public domain via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
