JAMA PsychiatryPeer-Reviewed Publication JAMA Network FacebookXLinkedInWeChatBlueskyMessageWhatsAppEmail About The Study: The findings of this study provide initial prospective evidence that low-dose semaglutide can reduce craving and some drinking outcomes, justifying larger clinical trials to evaluate glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) for alcohol use disorder. Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Christian S. Hendershot, PhD, email christian.hendershot@usc.edu. To...
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Hepatologist explains how alcohol affects your liver
by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public Domain Excessive alcohol use can harm the body in many ways, including an increase in the risk of various cancers. It damages liver cells, leading to inflammation, scarring and serious conditions such as cirrhosis. Dr. Andrew Keaveny, a Mayo Clinic transplant hepatologist, says heavy drinking can also...
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Is alcohol linked to cancer? Here’s what the science says
A new report aims to help people make informed decisions about whether and how much to drink A new U.S. Surgeon General’s report seeks to raise awareness about the link between drinking alcohol and developing seven different types of cancer. Many Americans don’t know of the risk. urbazon/E+/Getty Images Plus Share this: By Aimee Cunningham January...
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7 Reasons Why Age and Alcohol Don’t Mix
Why your body doesn’t tolerate alcohol like it used to. Plus, a look at the latest health warnings By Sonya Collins, AARP 17 Comments PublishedJanuary 03, 2025 Getty Images As you add more candles to your birthday cakes, you may notice that your organs don’t work as efficiently as they once did. Your balance might not be as...
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There is no safe level’ of alcohol to drink, doctor says—not even one glass of red wine per day
Published Sat, Jan 4 20259:15 AM EST Renée Onque ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email D3sign | Moment | Getty Images Having a glass of wine a day has been often touted as a healthy choice for your heart. While there are warnings against using other substances like...
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Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US – report
Advisory from US surgeon general also says alcohol should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks Maya Yang Fri 3 Jan 2025 07.00 EST Share Alcohol use is the third leading preventable cause of cancer in the US after tobacco and obesity and should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, according to a new advisory...
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How long ring fingers can point to a love of alcohol
by Swansea University Credit: Pexels The length of your fingers may hold a vital clue to your drinking habits, according to a new study. There is evidence that alcohol consumption is influenced by prenatal sex steroids, so experts from Swansea University and colleagues from the Medical University of Lodz decided to use a sample of students for their...
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Trial shows alcohol-mimicking medication can give laryngeal dystonia patients back their voice
Sodium oxybate is the first oral treatment for laryngeal dystonia to show efficacy at providing temporary relief for debilitating symptoms that impact speaking, according to the results of a Mass Eye and Ear-led clinical trialPeer-Reviewed Publication Mass Eye and Ear image: Clinical treal lead author Kristina Simonyan, MD, PhD, Dr med, vice chair for clinical research...
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Repurposing semaglutide and liraglutide for alcohol use disorder
JAMA PsychiatryPeer-Reviewed Publication JAMA Network About The Study: Among patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and comorbid obesity/type 2 diabetes, the use of semaglutide and liraglutide were associated with a substantially decreased risk of hospitalization due to AUD. This risk was lower than that of officially approved AUD medications. Semaglutide and liraglutide may be effective in...
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Is It Safe to Combine Melatonin and Alcohol?
Written by Stacia Woodcock, PharmD | Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDUpdated on June 25, 2024 Key takeaways: It’s best to avoid combining melatonin and alcohol. If you take them together, you have a higher risk of excessive drowsiness and impaired thinking. It’s also unlikely that melatonin will be able to combat the sleep problems caused...