Health
17 Jan 2019
Widely used food additive may cause celiac disease
Research suggests that celiac disease could be caused by a bacterial enzyme used to manufacture sausages, cheese, bread and other processed foods; Frontiers in Pediatrics
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16 Jan 2019
Study highlights potential benefits of continuous EEG monitoring for infant patients
In a large cohort of child ICU patients with continuous brain monitoring, nearly half of those younger than 14 months were found to have suffered seizures — many of which were asymptomatic; Frontiers in Pediatrics
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10 Jan 2019
Challenges for sex workers in holding the line in condom use
Criminalization of sex work is a primary factor behind a decline in consistent condom use among sex workers in one Australian state: Frontiers in Public Health
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24 Dec 2018
Common tactics for health promotion at work may be detrimental to employees with obesity
Workplace health programs may increase weight stigma and discrimination, and even lead to increased obesity and decreased well-being: Frontiers in Psychology
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17 Dec 2018
10 ways your research shaped the last decade
As Frontiers celebrates its 10th anniversary, we look back at 10 ways our authors’ research has contributed to, and built on, breakthroughs of the past decade.
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27 Nov 2018
Ketogenic diet appears to prevent cognitive decline in mice
New research show increased brain activity in rodents fed a ketogenic or calorie-restricted diet; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience:
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26 Nov 2018
Sex, drugs and estradiol: why cannabis affects women differently
Females use and experience cannabis differently to males — and neuroscience is beginning to explain why, says new review; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
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09 Nov 2018
Could thyroid screening make your baby smarter?
A new review highlights growing evidence for universal thyroid testing in early pregnancy; Frontiers in Endocrinology
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08 Nov 2018
Robotic arm may help to rehabilitate chronic stroke victims
A new study shows that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients may promote speech and language recovery; Frontiers in Neurology
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06 Nov 2018
The smell of lavender is relaxing, science confirms
A new study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
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02 Nov 2018
We have more than enough calories, but what about other nutrients?
New research maps energy, protein, fat, essential amino acids and micronutrients across the global food system to assess whether enough reaches everyone’s plate: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
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02 Nov 2018
Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?
The virus responsible for cold sores has been strongly linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
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23 Oct 2018
Binge drinking affects male and female brains differently
Genes linked to hormone signaling and immune function are altered in females, whereas genes related to nerve signaling are affected in males: Frontiers in Genetics
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22 Oct 2018
Fundamental role of Blastocystis in intestinal diseases questioned in new study
In a new study published in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, the fundamental role of Blastocystis in intestinal diseases is questioned
Health
16 Oct 2018
Computational model clarifies immune response during cardiac surgery
A new model shows how infusion of anti-inflammatory enzymes helps to prevent complications in cardiac surgery; Frontiers in Immunology