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Women with Divorced Friends Are More Likely to Divorce Themselves
Numerous studies have examined friendship and its importance to humans. In one such study, the authors insisted that bonds developed over friendships were so important that disrupting them led …
Scientists Reprogram Skin Cells into Aged Neurons to Improve Research on Age-Related Brain Disorders
A team of scientists from Lund University in Sweden has developed a new system that could make research into neurodegenerative disorders less difficult than it has been to date. …
Evaluating Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests: The GRAIL-Galleri Test’s Sensitivity, Economic Implications, and Challenges in Screening Effectiveness
Early detection of cancer is crucial for improving patient outcomes. As cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, there is an increasing demand for effective screening …
Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Cuts Chlamydia and Syphilis by Half, but Risks Antibiotic Resistance
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis, or Doxy-PEP, is used to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like chlamydia and syphilis. Taken soon after unprotected sex up to 72 hours …
Surge in Anxiolytic Medication Use Amid National Crisis: Insights from a 19-Year Study in Israel
As national conflicts continue to reshape mental health landscapes globally, a recent study conducted in Israel provides critical insights into the relationship between societal stressors and pharmacological responses to …
A New Cheek Swab Test, CheekAge, Can Predict Mortality Risk and Biological Aging
A new epigenetic clock based on the analysis of easily collected cheek cells or blood samples has been developed to predict mortality risk. This test, known as CheekAge, aims …
Handsome Men Receive More Privileges from Women, while Unattractive Men Get Less Leeway
Human beings are different from each other in more ways than one. Each person varies in their personality, talents, cultural background, and even how they view the world around …
Increased Stroke Risk Linked to Sodas and High Coffee Intake, with Tea Offering Potential Protection
Regular consumption of sodas, fruit juices, and coffee has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, according to recent research. Understanding the potential impact of these beverages on …