Recent studies continue to support a decades-old drug as an alternative means of reducing alcohol consumption. The prescription opioid antagonist, called naltrexone, was first approved by the FDA to ...

GLP-1 drugs have gained worldwide attention for their ability to help some people lose weight, and new research shows they may be able to help with another common problem: Alcohol use. Patients who ...

People with comorbid alcohol use disorder and obesity may represent a distinct clinical subgroup, with glucose dysregulation ...

DEAR PEOPLE’S PHARMACY: I took Wegovy for a few months last fall until I was unable to find a pharmacy that could fill my prescription. They were all out of stock. I lost 17 pounds and my A1C went ...

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound appear to reduce alcohol cravings, but doctors have been at a loss to explain why -- until now. Glucagon-like peptide-1 drugs appear to slow the speed at ...

BARCELONA, Spain — A single session of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) significantly improved alcohol abstinence and reduced relapse rates for up to 6 months in patients with alcohol-associated ...

When you feel powerless against a craving or addiction, mindful observation is an effective tool to stop the urge in its ...

Americans are asking whether they can still enjoy a beer or glass of wine while trying to slim down. Doctors say the answer ...

In 2023, 30 per cent of men and 26 per cent of women surveyed said they wanted to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink - Getty If drinking is having a negative effect on your life, it’s hardly ...