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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are widely prescribed to treat diabetes and obesity, but research has found evidence that they may also have behavioral effects, including supporting impulse control and reducing substance use and alcohol intake, by potentially interacting with the brain’s reward and stress systems. new research in criminology It adds to this growing body of evidence. Researchers analyzed data from a 2025 nationally representative US survey of 821 adults who had ever used GLP-1 drugs and found that while impulsivity and alcohol use were strongly associated with violent crime, these associations were significantly weaker among current GLP-1…
Popular GLP-1 treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy are best known for helping with weight loss and diabetes management. A new study from Rutgers University suggests that these drugs may also be associated with behavioral changes related to violence. This study criminologyinvestigated whether GLP-1 receptor agonists influence violent criminal behavior in adults. The researchers focused on whether drugs could alter the effects of two factors strongly associated with violence: impulsivity and alcohol consumption. GLP-1 Drugs and Violence To explore this question, researchers analyzed data from a 2025 survey of 7,521 adults across the United States. Their main analysis focused on…
To reach the regions of the cerebral cortex that form neural circuits, newborn nerve cells must pass through dense, narrow spaces, through dense tissue, past other cells, and between fibers. In a new study published in natureresearchers at Kyoto University’s Institute for Cellular and Materials Science (WPI-iCeMS) and their collaborators report that this journey causes extensive DNA damage in neurons, causing double-strand breaks in which both strands of the double helix are completely severed. Although this is the most severe type of DNA damage that can cause mutations and cell death, the researchers surprisingly discovered that this is a normal,…
Fitness wearables company Whoop on Wednesday announced a partnership with health platform HealthEx. This will allow users to connect their medical records directly within the Whoop app, combining medical history and biometric data. The companies say the partnership “meets the growing need” for a “more connected health experience” for users. The new integration allows for various factors such as chronic disease, recent procedures, etc. to be considered alongside tracking metrics such as performance and sleep. “Whoop has always been focused on turning data into meaningful insights,” said Alex Vannoni, Whoop head of healthcare products, in a statement. “This partnership extends…
Recent research published in American Heart Association Journal provides evidence that internet-based mental health programs can help reduce stress and anxiety in people recovering from certain types of cardiac events. This study suggests that online cognitive behavioral therapy may be particularly beneficial for patients experiencing a particular type of stress-induced heart disease known as Takotsubo syndrome. These findings demonstrate a promising way to provide customized psychological support to patients who may lack dedicated rehabilitation options. About 9 percent of all patients who appear to have a typical heart attack are later found to have open, unblocked blood vessels. This condition…
Researchers have identified a remarkable new species of spider disguised as a parasitic fungus in Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest. named species Tachanowskia Waskarepresents the first known example of a spider that mimics the appearance of a fungus that infects spiders. The discovery was made by an international team of scientists, including researchers from the Leibniz Institute for the Analysis of Biodiversity Change (LIB), and the results were published in the journal zoo animals. The spider was discovered in the Llanganates-Sangay Corridor, a region of the Amazon in Ecuador known for its extraordinary biodiversity. During a nighttime field trip, researchers initially mistook…
It was designed to survive the apocalypse, as the final proof of humanity’s failure. But for a while, it seemed that “Earth’s black box” did not even survive its own planning process.Now, five years after its much-hyped announcement and years of eerie silence, the box is back. The builders say the parts are being assembled and the complete monolith is expected to be installed in December on the edge of a remote airfield in western Tasmania, near Queenstown.When it was first announced that an indestructible doomsday device would be built in a remote area of Tasmania to bear witness to…
Youth seeking care for gender dysphoria experience varying levels of mental health conflict, trauma, and social support. A recent study identified three distinct subgroups among these young people, ranging from those with minimal psychological distress to those facing widespread trauma and severe mental health challenges. The findings, published in the Archives of Sex Behavior, highlight the need for tailored medical and psychological care rather than generic treatment approaches. Over the past decade, medical professionals have seen a marked increase in teenagers seeking professional care for gender dysphoria. This condition involves severe distress resulting from the mismatch between one’s physical sex…
For generations, scientists have considered the inability to regenerate lost body parts to be one of the fundamental limitations of humans and other mammals. Creatures like salamanders can regenerate entire limbs, while humans typically heal injuries by forming scar tissue. But new research from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) suggests that mammals may not be completely without regenerative abilities. Instead, they may be hidden within the body’s normal healing mechanisms, waiting to be activated under the right conditions. “Why some animals can regenerate while others, especially humans, cannot is a big question since Aristotle,” said…
New research suggests that live shingles vaccine slightly reduces the risk of developing memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Scientists have found that vaccination may delay the onset of cognitive decline, providing evidence of benefits beyond preventing shingles. The results of this study were recently published in the journal Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Live shingles vaccine is a widely used vaccination to prevent shingles in older adults. Shingles is a painful rash caused by reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. This is the exact same virus that causes chickenpox in children. When a person recovers from childhood chickenpox, the…