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Clinical Director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse Dr. Lorenzo Leggio, said GLP-1 drugs' effect on the brain can help ...

Experts say you can drink in moderation while breastfeeding, just make sure to wait at least 2 hours after imbibing.

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Is a generational shift underway in how Americans think about alcohol? A new Gallup poll from July 2025 finds that 53% of Americans now say that moderate drinking is bad for health. That's up from 45% ...

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