HEALTH
A Vitamin B Deficiency Marker May Be Associated With Chronic Fatigue
Studying role of poor nutrition in chronic fatigue, researchers found that higher homocysteine levels—a marker often associated with vitamin B deficiency—were linked to greater fatigue and lower motivation.
Japan’s Invasive Raccoons May Be Spreading Food Poisoning Bacteria
A genetic analysis of river water, wild raccoons and human infections suggests Japan's invasive raccoons may help spread Escherichia albertii, a foodborne bacterium linked to severe illness.
AI Can Help Spot Hidden Osteoporosis Risk From Chest X-Rays
Osteoporosis is often diagnosed only after a fracture. New study shows that AI can analyse routine chest X-rays to identify people with low bone density.
Dopamine Loss Linked To Alzheimer’s Memory Decline
Restoring dopamine signalling reversed memory deficits in mice with Alzheimer's disease.
Study Suggests Herbal Cigarettes May Be As Harmful As Tobacco
Smoke from popular herbal cigarettes sold in India contained as many—or more—harmful fine particles and oxidative compounds as conventional tobacco cigarettes.
New AI Tool Boosts Pancreatic Cancer Detection
Cancer leaves behind a distinct chemical trail in the bloodstream. Now, researchers have trained an AI system to read those metabolic clues and spot pancreatic cancer more accurately.
Loss of X Chromosome May Reduce Chances Of Natural Pregnancy
As more women delay parenthood, researchers are searching for better ways to assess fertility. A new study points to loss of the X chromosome as a potential indicator of declining reproductive potential.
Quitting Tobacco Could Push 20 Million Indian Families Into Higher Income Class
Using government survey data, a new study finds tobacco drains household budgets, while quitting could unlock gains.
Brain’s “Brake Gate” May Hold Key To Preventing Drug Addiction Relapse
The study shows that specific parvalbumin-positive neurons in the prefrontal cortex control cocaine-seeking behaviour and could be targeted for addiction treatment.
How The Brain Shuts Down Motivation In Difficult Situations
Scientists have uncovered a neural “brake” that stops us from acting when tasks feel unpleasant.
