Semaglutide, active ingredient of Wegovy and Ozempic, found to reduce cravings and cut drinking by 40%

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research.

Scientists have several theories about how the drug might reduce alcohol cravings.

Research reveals semaglutide's effectiveness in decreasing alcohol consumption and cravings, highlighting its potential for treating alcohol use...

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic is being tested for several additional health issues, such as drinking disorders and sleep apnea.

Smokers in the study who got semaglutide also cut back on cigarettes.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 12, 2025 -- Yet another study is supporting the notion that the blockbuster GLP-1 drug Ozempic can help problems drinkers curb their...

People struggling with depression may crave for carbohydrate-rich foods, which could be “related to the overall severity” of their mental...

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