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Malnutrition in Madhya Pradesh is emerging as a broader health concern, extending beyond low body weight. According to the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6), women in districts such as Alirajpur, Barwani, Sheopur and Dindori have among the lowest Body Mass Index (BMI) levels in the state

For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our researchteam found that, in abstaining mice, this urge to drink is preceded by changes in the activity of a particular brain region, pointing to potential new screening opportunities to identify and help those most vulnerable to relapse

A £2.7m clinical trial will investigate if a weight-loss jab can help patients living with alcohol dependency and obesity, which the NHS said were two of the biggest causes of liver disease

Alcohol use disorders serve as a significant and modifiable risk factor for the development of dementia, underscoring the urgent need for proactive clinical and public health interventions. Emerging research suggests that the relationship between alcohol consumption and cognitive health is nuanced, with studies indicating that the lowest risk for cognitive dysfunction and dementia is associated…

When Lisa Rees took her first dose of weight-loss medication in April, she hoped she would end up losing a few kilograms

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THE 2025 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows improving behavioral health trends among adolescents and young adults

The big GLP-1 story of 2026 has been the arrival of the pills that have taken both Europe and the US by storm

A DIAGNOSIS of alcohol-related liver disease (ALD) appears to trigger a marked reduction in alcohol consumption for many patients, although 37% of those who initially stop drinking relapse within three months, according to a new observational study

This study aimed to determine the independent and interactive effects of changes in alcohol intake and body weight on hepatic steatosis remission in elderly patients with Metabolic Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (MetALD)