“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 ...

A pilot program at the Open Doors transitional home, a Rhode Island not-for-profit, has offered the drugs to 18 of its residents, many of whom say the GLP-1s, along with the other supports offered ...

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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...