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Divorce is a common issue in many countries, affecting nearly half of all marriages. It's not just a legal process; it has a deep impact on mental health and daily life. Researchers used a dataset called the 'divorce predictor dataset' to create a tool that can tell apart married and divorced people

environment

Medicines in the Water: What's Happening in Pietermaritzburg?

In the bustling city of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, scientists have been looking closely at the levels of certain medicines in wastewater. They're interested in how these drugs change as they go through a wastewater treatment plant. This study is the first of its kind in South Africa to explore

Xylazine's Hidden Target: A New Way to Combat Its Effects?

Xylazine, a drug often mixed with opioids, is causing serious health issues in the United States. While it's mainly known for affecting α2-adrenergic receptors, its harmful effects can't be fully reversed by drugs that block these receptors. Scientists have now found that xylazine also targets α7 ni

How Microglia States Affect Remyelination in MS

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex disease where remyelination—the body's attempt to repair damaged nerve fibers—varies greatly among individuals and even within the same person. Scientists in the Netherlands decided to use this natural diversity to find out what makes some people better at remyel

politics

Finding Common Ground: Massachusetts Lawmakers Unite on Healthcare Bills

In a last-minute agreement, Massachusetts lawmakers decided to join forces on healthcare bills that focus on improving accessibility and affordability. After months of separate discussions, the House and Senate reached a common ground on the weekend before the end of their term. They aim to vote on

technology

Add Weather to Your macOS Menu Bar: Easy Steps & New Features

Ever wished you could see the weather right from your macOS menu bar? With the latest macOS 15. 2 update, old Mac users can now add a Weather widget to their menu bar. This means no more switching to the Desktop to check the weather. Let's see how you can do this and explore some new features. Firs

Helping Doctors Choose the Right Medicine

Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort

Unveiling Aglianico Grape Pomace: A Treasure Trove of Healthy Compounds

You might think of grape pomace, the leftovers from winemaking, as just waste. But scientists are discovering that this by-product is brimming with beneficial molecules. Take Aglianico grape pomace, for instance. This study dived into three types of Aglianico pomace from different regions: Cantine d