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A federal study on alcohol's health risks, blocked from release by Trump officials, just made it to publication in a scientific journal. The research shows even one drink per day may increase disease and death risks.
A federal study on alcohol's health risks sat unpublished for years after industry pushback, but scientists just released their findings independently. The research reveals that even light drinking may increase disease risk more than previously thought.
Scientists discovered ketamine's power to treat alcohol addiction doesn't come from its psychedelic effects, opening new hope for understanding how the therapy actually works. The breakthrough challenges popular theories and points to brain rewiring as the real healing mechanism.
The diabetes and weight-loss medication semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) just proved effective at treating alcohol-use disorder in a major clinical trial. Millions struggling with problem drinking now have a new treatment option their doctors already know how to prescribe.
New Australian research offers a simple path to saving lives: reducing alcohol consumption by just one liter per person annually could significantly lower deaths from major cancers. The study reveals practical hope for preventing thousands of alcohol-related cancer deaths, especially among older adults.
People who switched to cannabis beverages cut their alcohol consumption from 7 drinks per week to just 3, according to a first-of-its-kind study from the University at Buffalo. The research offers fresh hope for anyone looking to reduce drinking without going cold turkey.
Semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, helped people with obesity reduce heavy drinking days by 41% in a groundbreaking six-month trial. This marks the first randomized study testing GLP-1 drugs for alcohol use disorder treatment.
A Maryland junior who thought studying abroad was financially impossible just earned a federal scholarship to explore tropical ecosystems in Thailand. For Levi Cavaleri, it's his first trip outside the United States and a doorway to his environmental career dreams.
The market for alcohol-free wine is exploding as more people choose healthier lifestyles without sacrificing social traditions. Industry leaders say the trend reflects a major shift in how we celebrate and connect. #
Colorado lawmakers are tackling alcohol-related deaths with a smart new approach. A proposed bill would add small fees to alcohol sales to fund prevention programs and treatment for those who can't afford help.
Consumer rights groups in Nigeria are calling for conversation instead of bans after regulators moved to prohibit small-packet alcohol sales. The protesters want jobs protected while finding better ways to keep alcohol away from minors.
Nigeria's food safety agency is enforcing a ban on tiny alcohol packets that contain up to 43% alcohol, seven times stronger than beer. The move aims to stop kids from accessing dangerously strong drinks sold for pocket change.
Nigeria will stop the sale of small alcohol bottles and sachets starting January 2026, targeting products that make drinking too easy for young people. The nationwide campaign aims to protect children after surveys showed over half of underage drinkers buy alcohol themselves.
A University of West Florida student just became the first from his school to earn one of America's most competitive international scholarships. Younge Dogbe, a U.S. Army veteran studying supply chain logistics, will receive up to $25,000 to study in his birth country while preparing for a career in federal service.
A groundbreaking VA study found that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic may reduce substance use disorders across alcohol, opioids, nicotine, and other drugs. For veterans battling addiction alongside diabetes, these findings could change everything.
Scientists at the University of Kentucky discovered that an experimental Alzheimer's medication could help people recovering from alcohol addiction by reducing harmful brain inflammation. The drug, already in clinical trials for dementia, might offer new hope for treating one of addiction's hardest challenges.
People who switched to cannabis beverages reduced their weekly alcohol consumption by more than half, according to new research from the University at Buffalo. The familiar social experience of holding a canned drink may make cannabis beverages an easier substitute for heavy drinkers looking to cut back.
Over 32,000 people who tracked their blood alcohol levels became better at judging their intoxication and changed their drinking habits. Heavy drinkers reduced their consumption while learning they'd been underestimating how drunk they really were.
Weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro are showing remarkable promise in fighting addiction to all major substances, from alcohol to opioids. A study of over 600,000 veterans reveals these drugs reduce substance use disorders by blocking the cravings that fuel addiction.
Americans are drinking less than ever before, with only 54% consuming alcohol in 2025—the lowest rate since tracking began in 1939. Women and young adults are leading a quiet revolution toward healthier living.
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