A spirited debate is playing out in Washington, D.C., over what the government should tell Americans about spirits.

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A new study suggests that medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol.

Compared to the people who got a placebo, those who received Ozempic said they drank fewer drinks at home. They also drank ...

A paper published Wednesday offers the strongest evidence yet that this is more than just anecdote, or a placebo effect: It ...

A new study suggests that using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can lead to less alcohol consumption. The study, ...

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Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their ...

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Choosing not to drink alcohol can sometimes lead to awkward social situations or unwanted pressure. But there are plenty of ways to decline a drink, allowing you to stick to your personal ...

If you drink heavy amounts of alcohol for weeks, months, or years, you may have mental and physical symptoms when you stop or cut back. This is called alcohol withdrawal. About half of all people ...

It's important to consume the right amount of fluids and know the risks of dehydration when you are considering what to drink during a workout. Water or sports drinks can replenish lost fluids and ...