Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder as of ...

Mind-body therapies like meditation, acupuncture, and yoga have been practiced for thousands of years and offer practical methods to decrease stress levels and improve mood. But there’s more to ...

Why someone becomes addicted to a substance has long baffled scientists and philosophers. Now leading researchers are getting the clearest picture yet of how addiction works in the brain and body.

Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has been open about his struggle with alcohol and tobacco addiction. Here is how the ...

Evidence is mounting that the wildly popular weight-loss medicines known as GLP-1s may also hold potential for treating ...

Addiction doesn’t arise in isolation. For many individuals, it follows years of emotional adversity, trauma, nutrient depletion, and gut dysfunction. People experiencing addiction often eat poorly or ...

Daniel Radcliffe revealed he once relied on coffee, cigarettes, and alcohol during his early fame while filming Harry Potter. Now sober, the actor says he has channelled his addictive personality into ...

Margaret Alexander and Vanessa Sperandio share research on gut microbes and human health. Margaret Alexander and Vanessa Sperandio delve into the gut microbiome's connection to human health, including ...

Preclinical studies in animals have already shown that GLP-1 drugs can reduce reward-seeking behavior. Early clinical work in humans has begun to hint at similar effects. A randomized trial of ...