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Scientists are exploring ketone esters as a promising new treatment for alcohol use disorder, offering hope to millions seeking recovery. This nutritional approach could provide a safer alternative to existing medications.
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.
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.
University of Cincinnati researchers developed an AI that can predict substance use disorder with up to 83% accuracy using just a simple picture rating task on a smartphone. The breakthrough could help patients get treatment faster by overcoming the biggest barrier: denial and stigma.
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.
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.
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.
Fewer Germans are drinking alcohol than ever before, with young people driving a cultural shift toward healthier lifestyles. The trend marks a major change in a country long known for its beer culture.
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.
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.
A video game designer turned her teenage struggle with calorie counting into a healing tool for others. "Consume Me" uses gentle gameplay to show how eating disorders quietly affect daily life.
A Swiss brown cow in Austria has stunned scientists by using a broom as a tool, carefully selecting which end to use based on where she wants to scratch. This is the first documented case of a cow not only using a tool but adjusting it for different body parts.
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.
A Raleigh woman who battled an eating disorder for decades has written a memoir offering hope to others still struggling. Johanna Scoglio's book uses letters to explore what her illness took and how she found strength in the journey itself.
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.
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. #
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.
A biotech company is launching with a groundbreaking mission: using GLP-1 medications to treat substance use disorders instead of weight loss. Baseline Therapeutics could open new hope for millions struggling with addiction.
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.
Buying a used electric vehicle just became the smartest money move for American drivers. Thanks to a surge in available inventory and rock-bottom prices, used EVs are beating gas cars on every financial metric.
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