Weight-loss drug semaglutide reduces heavy alcohol drinking in new clinical trial

A landmark clinical trial has demonstrated that semaglutide, the active pharmaceutical ingredient in widely used weight-loss and diabetes medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic, may offer a significant new therapeutic…

Lifting weights builds a sharper mind and reduces anxiety in older women

The Intersection of Aging, Gender, and Mental Health The biological process of aging is frequently accompanied by a decline in physical autonomy and an increased susceptibility to cognitive impairment. For…

Ivermectin Reduces Withdrawal-Induced Alcohol Intake in Rats: Association with CeA GABAergic Enhancement and P2rx4 Genetic Liability

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains one of the most pervasive and economically devastating psychiatric conditions globally, affecting an estimated 107 million people worldwide. Characterized by a diminished ability to regulate…

A video intervention reduces racial bias in a representative sample of US adults: A brain as predictor study

In an era defined by deep social divisions and persistent racial tensions, researchers have long sought methods to bridge the gap between disparate social groups. While face-to-face interactions have historically…