Medications best known for treating diabetes and supporting weight loss, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, may also change how the body experiences alcohol.

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My prayer for all of you all here today is that you have one person in your life who is your biggest cheerleader, as my dad was for me,” Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt said.

A fine cast including Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, Charlotte Rampling and Tom Waits brings thoughtfulness to the indie legend's latest — a turn toward mortal thoughts.

It started with “Red Comet,” an 1,118-page biography of Sylvia Plath, undertaken with far-flung friends during the pandemic ...

Aging is a process of refinement rather than loss. Here are eight self-compassionate ways to let go of habits that once ...

Quitting smoking ranks among the toughest health goals for 2026. Three former smokers share personal journeys, from cravings to triggers and the turning points that helped them quit.

The secret to its rapid transit is in its chemistry. Ethanol, to give booze its proper name, is a tiny, agile molecule. It ...

Nicotine has a half-life of about two hours and can stay in the blood for about one to three days. Cotinine, a byproduct of nicotine, has a half-life of 18 hours and can last for several days.

Cannabis use is associated with heavy drinking. In this randomized trial of dual users, smoking cannabis at different THC levels did not reduce alcohol cravings overall, but at a THC dose of 7.2% it ...

University of Pennsylvania researchers tracked the impact of tobacco retail exposure on cigarette smokers. Studies have found that the density of tobacco retailers in a neighborhood is associated with ...

In a new study from the Annenberg School for Communication, researchers found that smokers report higher levels of cigarette cravings when exposure to tobacco retail increased. The study — published ...