A clinical trial led by researchers at CU Anschutz has found that oral semaglutide, a medication widely used for diabetes and weight loss, reduces heavy drinking in adults with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).  The study, published today in The American Journal of Psychiatry, evaluated the oral formulation of semaglutide, which may be more acceptable for people with AUD than the injectable formulations previously tested for AUD.

A new report led by researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC provides evidence-informed recommendations to help the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) better identify and address intimate partner violence (IPV) among veterans. Convened under a provision of the Deborah Sampson Act of 2020, a multidisciplinary expert panel reviewed research summaries drawn from more than 100 studies and issued guidance for clinicians and policymakers.

The panel recommends expanding screening for IPV across all points of care, paired with enhanced training and resources for healthcare staff to recognize and respond to risk. It also emphasizes a “no wrong door” approach, ensuring that disclosures—regardless of where they occur in the health system—lead to appropriate support and intervention.

Findings highlight that IPV among veterans is often underrecognized and extends beyond physical and sexual violence to include psychological abuse and stalking. The report also identifies veteran-specific risk factors, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), elevated suicide risk, substance use and deployment-related stressors. Given the intersection of these risks with higher rates of firearm access, the panel recommends integrating safety planning into screening efforts.

The authors also found strong support for the VA’s existing National IPV Assistance Program, noting that its trauma-informed, veteran-centered approach remains aligned with current evidence. The recommendations, published in Women’s Health Issues and shared with VA leadership, are intended to help prioritize strategies that are both practical and likely to have the greatest impact.

Changing patterns of heat and daylight in urban environments are creating growing inequalities, with climate-related shifts reshaping daily life and disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.

Researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) have examined how elemental conditions such as rising temperatures and changing daylight experiences influence the way people live, move and interact within cities - using London and Delhi as examples.