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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Can weight loss jabs reduce behaviours linked to violent crime?

Weight loss drugs may be able to reduce behaviours linked to violent crime, a study has found.

Researchers believe that GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic not only help people lose weight and regulate blood sugar, but also influence behaviour by moderating the effects of impulsivity and alcohol intake.

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