“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 ...

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 ...

Semaglutide, the active ingredient behind blockbuster weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, is now at the center of a growing body of evidence suggesting it can sharply reduce alcohol consumption in people ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — You don’t have to be a drinker for your brain to be affected by alcoholism. A new study shows that just having a parent with an alcohol use disorder affects how your brain ...

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 ...

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” ...

His 12-year-old daughter has given him grief about being in bed so much. He and my daughter have fought over this in the past, but I think she has given up and accepted that something terrible will ...

The former teacher’s new book, The Addiction Inoculation, offers parents evidence-based advice for keeping children away from addiction Bestselling author Jessica Lahey grew up surrounded by ...

Ben Affleck is an actor, writer, director and producer, but during a Monday morning visit to TODAY he was just as happy to speak up about a few other roles in his life — including being a father, an ...

Jessica Simpson gets candid about her battle with alcoholism. The 41-year-old singer revealed her past addiction struggles in her memoir "Open Book." On Monday, she reflected on being sober for four ...

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 ...