New Year’s resolutions often revolve around self-improvement, and for many, that means cutting back on alcohol or completely detoxing. While detoxing can seem daunting, there’s a growing interest in ...

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient behind blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, is now at the center of a growing body of evidence suggesting it can sharply reduce alcohol consumption in people ...

WALKING away from any kind of addiction is not easy as it requires the concerned person to fully commit to the quitting ...

Correction: In this video, we misstated Dr. Katie Witkiewitz’s credentials. She is a clinical psychologist and professor at the University of New Mexico. The ...

Some people have genes that protect them from alcohol abuse. An examination of databases at 23andMe reveal that those same alcohol-protective variants have associations with conditions and behaviors ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s a new year, which means it’s time to take stock of old ...

I applaud President Trump’s Jan. 29 executive order known as the Great American Recovery Initiative, but I think it should be renamed the Bill W. and Dr. Bob Initiative, after the founders of ...

Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart ...

Sober October is upon us. The month provides an opportunity to drink less, or not at all. But for people evaluating their long-term relationship with alcohol, what happens once the month is over? Back ...