While many people binge-watch their favorite shows, binge-watching addiction is associated with loneliness, according to a ...

Having a family member or a close friend with a gambling problem puts people at greater risk of developing one, too, a new ...

The normalization of the term ‘social media addiction’ may be contributing to Instagram overuse, a new study reveals (Getty Images) Social media overuse is hard to curb — and even harder to overcome ...

Teens who spend lots of time on social media have complained of feeling like they can’t pay attention to more important things like homework or time with loved ones. A new study has possibly captured ...

A 2024 U.S. national survey reported that 11.8% of males and 7.6% of females ages 12 and older met the criteria for Alcohol ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new study led by Oregon Health & Science University found that patients who used telehealth appointments for drug addiction treatment stuck with their treatment longer than ...

A study using Swedish patient data found anti-obesity drugs were linked with fewer hospitalizations related to alcohol use, adding to a body of work suggesting these drugs could potentially be used to ...

Physical exercise is one of the main recommendations for maintaining good health. However, when practiced compulsively and ...

Popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Mounjaro interact with a region of the brain that reduces appetite and triggers satisfaction after eating. That same brain system overlaps with the ...

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests. In a study of around 228,000 people in Sweden who had ...

Opioid addiction, or opioid use disorder (OUD), is a major global health issue, and recovery from OUD is marked with high ...