Daniel Semenza
Coverage of Daniel Semenza in the Nexus archive.
- Taking Weight-Loss Drugs Could Help Reduce Violent Impulses
A study by Rutgers University researchers suggests GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may reduce links between impulsivity, alcohol use, and violent behavior. The research found associations between impulsivity and violence were 62% weaker among current users compared to former users, while alcohol-related violence was 52% weaker.
- She Survived 2 Shootings. Research Helps Explain Why Her Pain Persists Years Later.
Mia Tretta survived two shootings and now experiences chronic pain, a phenomenon supported by a recent study linking gun violence exposure to higher rates of chronic pain. The study found that both direct and indirect exposure to gun violence are linked to chronic pain among American adults. Tretta's experience represents a growing cohort of young people who have lived through more than one shooting.