Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joshua Cohen is a Boston-based writer who covers health policy. Despite mounting evidence that connect drinking to multiple ...

Popular weight loss drugs, like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and liraglutide (Victoza), have transformed the way doctors treat diabetes and obesity. Now research suggests these meds — part of a class ...

Health campaigns, such as those against drug abuse or those promoting infection prevention measures during the coronavirus ...

A cheap pill is being billed as the “Ozempic of alcohol” for its ability to reduce appetites for booze, the way GLP-1 drugs curb food cravings. Naltrexone — which costs about $1.60 a pill when ...

The answer is complicated, so we asked the experts. Reviewed by Dietitian Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS Getting buzzed is big business. According to a 2022 report sponsored by the National ...

The percentage of U.S. adults that report consuming alcohol has fallen to a record low of 54%, according to a recent Gallup poll. Gallup has been tracking trends in drinking behavior among Americans ...

Alcohol is poised to take center stage in debates over public health this year as advocates on both sides of the issue vie for influence over crucial dietary recommendations that will set the course ...

Phentermine has possible interactions with alcohol, some other drugs, and certain supplements. Examples include sertraline, methylphenidate, and metoprolol. Talk with your doctor to avoid potentially ...

There are several self-assessment tools you can find online to give you an idea about how alcohol and other substances impact your life. University Health and Counseling Services provide access to ...

Drinking alcohol poses various health and safety risks for older adults, such as exacerbating balance problems and increasing fall risk. This is due in part to the physical effects of aging. Having a ...