Since weight-loss drugs that target the hormone GLP-1 have surged in popularity, some additional health benefits have emerged. Beyond helping people shed pounds, they also lower the risk of heart disease and sleep apnea—and the U.

A small study confirms observations what users have observed: the medications reduce their cravings for alcohol.

Ozempic may help reduce alcohol cravings, according to a new study. But you shouldn't use them to help curb drinking habits just yet.

A new study suggests that using weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy can lead to less alcohol consumption. The study, published Wednesday by JAMA Psychiatry, looked into 48 people the medical journal described as “non–treatment-seeking” participants who suffer from alcohol use disorder (AUD).

Semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes and Wegovy for weight loss, reduced alcohol cravings and consumption in a small trial involving people with moderate alcohol use disorder,

Medications that have transformed the treatment of obesity may also help people drink less alcohol, according to new government-funded research. The study was small — just 48 adults — and lasted just over two months,