Some recent studies suggest that gut hormones—specifically glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent ...

Almost 5,000 people have connected with a support group which helps Inverclyde families find their way through addiction.

A woman who overcame addiction and now mentors recovering drug users and alcoholics has shared how sobriety changed her life.

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 ...

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 ...

A "stress coach" smart patch can help people struggling with addiction or alcoholism manage anxiety and cravings, lowering ...

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 ...