In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is concerned about their son-in-law's alcoholism and ...

A combination of psychedelics and therapy appears to help people with alcoholism cut down on the number of days per month they drink heavily, according to a new study. Researchers used psilocybin, the ...

“It’s now accepted that up to four in 10 dementia cases worldwide are linked to these factors,” said Dr. Leah Mursaleen, head of clinical research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, which co-funded the study ...

Most kids won't turn down a sugary treat, but it turns out some children prefer more intense sweetness than others. Those kids drawn to sweeter-than-cola drinks are also more likely to have a family ...

BOSTON - Dry January has been gaining in popularity for many, a chance for drinkers to push the alcohol aside for a month. But, for a trio of Massachusetts women, they have said goodbye to the booze ...

At the start of the year, many people aspire to make meaningful changes in diet, habits or relationships in order to lead healthier and happier lives. A popular New Year resolution is “dry January” ...

Above all else, John Bauhs credits a drug for helping him stop drinking — a story line some alcoholics, doctors and drug companies hope will become more common as new treatment options emerge. Bauhs ...

Disulfiram is a drug used to treat chronic alcoholism. However, studies suggest that it also inhibits chemokine receptor signaling pathways that are associated with the regulation of anxiety in ...

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I didn’t know Anthony Bourdain, but felt like I did in one small important way. In him, I saw a drinking alcoholic with a front-stage vigorous attempt to do it successfully. His was a fantastic ...

A pilot program at the Open Doors transitional home, a Rhode Island not-for-profit, has offered the drugs to 18 of its residents, many of whom say the GLP-1s, along with the other supports offered ...