According to a Rutgers University study, GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may weaken the link between impulsive tendencies and violent behavior. The finding is counterintuitive: these drugs, widely prescribed for weight management and diabetes, appear to influence how people respond to impulses—though researchers stress the study shows correlation, not causation. If confirmed, it could reshape conversations about how metabolic medications affect behavior.

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