Decoding the purpose of fetal yawns in the womb
Even in the womb, where all oxygen is provided by the parental placenta, fetuses can-and do-yawn. More yawns…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
Cannabis legalization linked to rising tobacco and cannabis co-use
The legalization of cannabis and the start of retail sales of the drug in the US are linked…
A pill that confirms you actually swallowed your medicine
By using a temporary Faraday-cage coating that dissolves in minutes, the SAFARI capsule delivers highly specific proof of…
Depression links to chronic headaches through weight and diet, not physical activity alone
Large population data from Iran show that body weight and iron intake help statistically explain the depression–headache link,…
Bridging neuroscience and LLMs for efficient, interpretable AI systems
NSLLM bridges LLMs and neuroscience Large language models (LLMs) have become crucial tools in the pursuit of artificial…
Simple fruit granola intervention shows promising cardio-renal signals in CKD patients
A small Japanese study suggests that a low-salt, oat-based granola breakfast may improve blood pressure, lipid risk markers,…
Study identifies molecular drivers of cerebral small vessel disease
A new study identifies molecular factors that promote small vessel disease – and an active drug that can…
Using sound waves to soften tumors and boost chemotherapy
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. But…
Frequency and quantity of alcohol consumption influence cancer risk
As Americans gear up for the holiday season, new research offers a timely reminder to reflect on the…
Daily tracking menstrual cycles show affects on athletes
New research shows that real-time daily tracking, rather than memory-based surveys, reveals the true timing, frequency, and performance…
Expert guidelines for fungal endophthalmitis in the Asia-Pacific region
Fungal eye infections affect millions globally, with an especially high incidence in South and Southeast Asia. Yet, unlike…