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Ozempic and Wegovy linked to surprising drop in violent behavior

Science Daily · Jun 17, 2026, 12:38 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

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A Rutgers study suggests GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may weaken the link between impulsive tendencies and violent behavior. The surprising finding hints that these medications could affect how people act on impulses, though researchers stress that cause and effect have not been proven.

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