suicidal

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At a Department of War briefing last week, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth was asked whether Iran was using “kamikaze,” or suicidal, dolphins to attack military assets in the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

In addition, GLP-1 receptor agonists were associated with a reduced risk of suicidal behavior.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

Black women have also historically reported suicidal ideation during the postpartum period at a rate roughly double that of white women.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

She’s done extensive research showing that food insecurity is strongly associated with major maternal depressive symptoms; she points to research focused on the association between food insecurity and suicidal ideation and attempts in teenagers.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Folly, folly, his heart kept saying: conscious, gratuitous, suicidal folly!

From "1984" by George Orwell