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5 months ago
Wellness

How Family History Influences Your Drinking

Alcohol use disorder is highly heritable, with a three- to fourfold increase in risk for individuals with a family member with the disorder.
Genes contribute to approximately 50% of a person's risk for developing alcohol use disorder, while home and social environments also play a role. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Health

Ozempic could help curb alcohol abuse, study reveals

Semaglutide treatments for weight loss have been shown to reduce symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
The medication modifies dopamine in the brain, decreasing cravings and motivation to consume alcohol. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Health

Ozempic could help curb alcohol abuse, study reveals

Semaglutide treatments for weight loss have been shown to reduce symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
The medication modifies dopamine in the brain, decreasing cravings and motivation to consume alcohol. [ more ]
theconversation.com
5 months ago
Health

Fathers' Drinking May Be Linked to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Men are more likely to drink, binge drink, and develop alcohol use disorder than women.
Sperm carries epigenetic information that influences fetal development but paternal health and lifestyle choices are often not taken into account in child development.
Male drinking before pregnancy is linked to alcohol-related craniofacial abnormalities and growth deficiencies in children. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Medicine

Ozempic could help curb alcohol abuse, study reveals

Semaglutide treatments for weight loss have been shown to reduce symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD).
The medication modifies dopamine in the brain, decreasing cravings and motivation to consume alcohol. [ more ]
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