David Ovalle

Thousands of people pause their cocktail consumption and embrace Dry January every year. The percentage of Americans who say they drink alcohol has hit new lows. And more and more, researchers warn we should stay away from drinking altogether. But the ong... See more

Skip to content U.S. reverses course on limiting alcohol to one or two drinks a day Critics note that while the guidelines call for "less alcohol for better health," they create vagaries for the public. New dietary endorsements for whole milk, butter, and... See more

Flu cases are rising with a strain that makes older people sicker David Ovalle Updated Thu, January 1, 2026 at 6:06 p.m. UTC 5 min read The number of hospitalizations, emergency room and outpatient visits, and deaths associated with the flu have shot up, ... See more

Skip to content The surprising new use for GLP-1s: Alcohol and drug addiction Early studies have shown some promise for Ozempic, Zepbound, and similar diabetes medications in curbing addictions. Some physicians and patients don't want to wait. When Susan ... See more

The latest season of “The White Lotus” delivered big ratings for HBO — and fueled a surge of Google searches for a risky anti-anxiety prescription drug featured on the show, according to research published Friday. The paper, published in JAMA Health Forum... See more