When a friend or loved one shows signs of alcohol addiction, it can be difficult to know how to help. Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a disease that affects the brain ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

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 ...

Weight loss drugs catapulted many into a new wellness era, and gave hope to those with diabetes, obesity and who struggled to lose weight. The global anti-obesity drugs market — including the more ...

About 27 million American adults, roughly the population of Texas, struggled with alcohol use disorder last year, according to the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. If you or someone you ...

There is increasing evidence to suggest that GLP-1 drugs may help people cut back on alcohol, smoking, and even opioid use. The medicines, which include semaglutide and tirzepatide, are immensely ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have seemingly taken over this year, curbing users appetites by making them feel full quicker. Could it also have the same effect on ...

Strictly Come Dancing star Tony Adams has shared that one of his sons is in recovery from alcoholism, admitting he blames ...

Substance misuse creates harmful outcomes for not only the individuals and their families, but also in the wider community. No more is this true than in London. In Hackney and the City alone, ...