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VA Launches Semaglutide Trial for Alcohol Use Disorder

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched a nationwide clinical trial to determine whether semaglutide, a medication widely used to treat diabetes, can reduce alcohol use disorder …

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Holiday Hangover: New Survey Shows Pennsylvanians Wildly Misjudge Christmas Cocktails

December 7, 2025December 6, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

PENNSYLVANIA — A new survey suggests many Pennsylvanians are heading into the holiday season with a dangerously inaccurate understanding of how strong their festive drinks really are.