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A record low number of Americans are drinking, according to a new Gallup poll released this week. Just 54% of Americans said they consume alcohol at all.Gallup has been tracking Americans’ drinking ...

Spirits consumption rose 65.6% in this period, while wine consumption rose 35.5% and beer consumption fell 17.1%. Drinking is a common aspect of American culture. In fact, half of consumers drink ...

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GLP-1 drugs may protect the liver but raise blood alcohol levels. Yale researchers are investigating how this dual effect impacts health. Anti-obesity drugs such as semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy), are ...