Why is Alcoholism is Considered a Disease While Drug Addiction is Often Viewed as a Crime?

By Nancy Wurtzel Alcoholism was once considered a personal or moral failing.  However, after the American Medical Association (AMA) declared alcoholism a disease in 1956, viewpoints began to shift.  Today, […]

Primary Care Doctors: Raising Weight Concerns with Patients

By Nancy Wurtzel The U.S. is in the middle of a health crisis with roughly two-thirds of adults considered overweight or obese.  While these numbers are increasing, the actual percentage […]

Most U.S. Adults Report Health-Related Engagement With Social Media

Higher Coffee Consumption Linked to Favorable Indicators of Liver Health

Prevalence of Dementia Risk Factors Varies Across Geographic Settings

No Clinician Interaction Needed for Many Online GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Prescribers