The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that 51.6 percent of Americans describe themselves as current drinkers of alcohol. However, alcohol and certain medications can interact when ingested together.

There is no single, generally accepted definition for heavy smoking. A study reported in the September 2013 issue of the “International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health” defined heavy smoking as 20 or more cigarettes per day, or 20 or more pack-years.

Your body speaks volumes about your nutrition and health. If you are not getting adequate nutrients from your diet or if you are unable to absorb certain vitamins effectively, you may experience a sore, cracked tongue.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevent reports that an estimated 45 million Americans smoke tobacco. Smoking also happens to be one of the leading causes of preventable and premature death, according to the American Heart Association.

Many pregnant women have questions about the safety of hair treatments. There are a myriad of hair products, each containing a variety of different chemicals. While many hair treatments are perfectly safe for both mothers and their unborn children, some are potentially dangerous and should be avoided.

Some people cannot stop drinking on their own. The disease is too serious and they may suffer from severe withdrawal symptoms, which can lead to death. Other people, whose drinking is not so severe, may suffer from mild symptoms and can manage through a self-detox process with guidance from a professional.

Coloring is often added to foods and other items to make them more visually appealing. The U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved two types of yellow dyes for use in food products: Yellow No. 5 and Yellow No. 6. Both of these are used in a range of food products and have come under scrutiny.

Papayas are known as medicinal fruit and also for their ability to tenderize meat. All the parts of this tropical fruit -- pulp, seeds, latex and leaves -- contain a number of enzymes that may help aid digestion, improve blood sugar levels and speed skin healing in some cases.

Once you give up your daily cigarettes, you significantly reduce your risk of smoking-related diseases such as cancer, heart attack, stroke and emphysema. According to the National Cancer Institute, you’ll reap the benefits of not smoking very soon after you stop.

Marijuana, or "pot," is a mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa, according to Drugs.com. It is usually smoked, but some users cook it into foods. The main active chemical in marijuana is called THC, which is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.

The beef bottom round can be found in a variety of weights -- usually between 3 and 30 lb. You can find smaller cuts at the supermarket, usually under 10 lb., or you can have your local butcher provide you with a larger cut.

The acute stage of alcohol withdrawal symptoms in most patients lasts five to 10 days, though some symptoms are more common in the first 48 hours following cessation.