Day: February 17, 2024

Ozempic, the happy drug? Study suggests weight-loss medications could reduce depression, anxiety

11:25 am February 17, 2024

For the millions of people who take Ozempic and Wegovy, weight loss is the best-known outcome — but a new study suggests the medications could also help squash depression. Investigators from Epic Research, a health analytics firm based in Verona, Wisconsin, found that patients with diabetes who were prescribed glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1) medications […]

Researchers argue ‘rapid onset gender dysphoria’ does exist, despite narrative against it

11:00 am February 17, 2024

Many transgender activists argue gender dysphoria is innate, even biological, as justification for the medical transition of children, but the sharp rise in adolescent girls identifying as transgender has garnered the interest of researchers who argue they could be experiencing “rapid onset gender dysphoria.” Manhattan Institute fellow, Leor Sapir, along with researchers Lisa Littman and […]

Putin continues cleaning house with navy command shake-up as Ukraine year 3 looms

11:00 am February 17, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commenced a broad cleaning measure this week, starting with sweeping changes in naval leadership as Moscow stares down the start of a third year of its invasion of Ukraine. “Admiral Viktor Sokolov has finally been removed from the post of commander of the Black Sea Fleet,” Telegram channel Military Informant […]

Georgia man arrested for printing, using counterfeit $100 bills

10:31 am February 17, 2024

A Georgia man is charged after allegedly printing and using counterfeit $100 bills across metro Atlanta and other states. David Gragg was arrested on several charges, including forgery and possession of tools for the commission of a crime, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. “We’ve had a lot of washed-out ones that have been re-printed to […]

ADHD in males versus females: What you must know about the differences in symptoms and treatments

10:30 am February 17, 2024

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be common, but it’s also sometimes hard to spot. ADHD is usually first diagnosed in childhood and is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms of ADHD in kids can include trouble paying attention, difficulty controlling impulsive behaviors […]