I used medication to overcome alcohol addiction. I’ve built my business on it
I was addicted to alcohol for more than 15 years. What started as binge drinking in high school…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Garmin Expands Smartwatch Lineup With New Mid-Range Models
Garmin Ltd. on Wednesday introduced several mid-tier watches aimed at mainstream consumers, weeks after refreshing one of its…
An Upsetting Number of Americans Are Dying From Alcohol
Fewer Americans say they drink alcohol now than they have done for decades, but for those that do,…
Scientists Discover Why Alcohol Blocks Liver Regeneration, Even After You Quit
Long-term alcohol consumption causes a breakdown in the liver’s regenerative abilities, thanks to inflammation disrupting the protein-making process,…
Wild chimpanzees consume 2 cocktails’ worth of alcohol a day by feasting on boozy fruit: study
Monkey see, monkey booze. Wild chimpanzees in the forests of Uganda and Côte d’Ivoire consume roughly two boozy…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Medicaid boosted Appalachia. Will cuts deliver an outsized hit?
Kentucky’s 2014 Medicaid expansion improved health care and drug treatment in some of America’s poorest counties. Now, the…
These 2 drinks can make you go gray and bald
What’s in your cup might be working against what’s on your head. A sweeping new scientific review suggests…
How Alcohol Affects Your Health As You Age
“Drink in moderation” is advice we hear often, but as most people can attest to after a booze-filled…
Mezcal Worm in a Bottle Yields Surprising DNA Results
Scientists decoded the true identity of the mezcal worm, long shrouded in myth. Credit: Stock A genetic study…