Health
08 Apr 2020
Premature birth linked to the mother’s vaginal microbiome
An analysis of vaginal bacteria could help identify those at risk of giving birth prematurely: Frontiers in Microbiology
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Health
02 Apr 2020
Frontiers in Pediatrics becomes official partner for the European Academy of Pediatrics
The partnership reinforces the two organizations’ mutual desire to promote research in pediatrics and to facilitate its free and unrestricted dissemination to the widest possible audience.
Health
16 Mar 2020
Chinese case study suggests COVID-19 is not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborns
Four babies born in Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus, did not show signs of infection: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Health
13 Mar 2020
The keto diet can lead to flu-like symptoms during the first few weeks
Study of 43 online forums revealed symptoms, severity and time associated with the low-carb, high-fat diet: Frontiers in Nutrition
Health
03 Mar 2020
Researchers study role culture plays in feeling sick
A person’s cultural values may shape their views and actions on “socially appropriate sickness”: Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience
Health
21 Feb 2020
Ethnobotanical medicine is effective against the bacterium causing Lyme disease
A preclinical study in test tubes showed that selected plant-based herbal medicines, especially Ghanaian quinine and Japanese knotweed, work better than antibiotics: Frontiers in Medicine
Health
14 Feb 2020
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Gorillas are susceptible to human diseases, with respiratory infections causing up to 20% of sudden deaths: Frontiers in Public Health
Health
07 Feb 2020
Seeing blue after the little blue pill: visual disturbances in sildenafil users
Some men taking the highest recommended dose of sildenafil reported blurred vision, light sensitivity and color issues: Frontiers in Neurology
Health
06 Feb 2020
Nanoparticles produced from burning coal result in damage to mice lungs
Highly toxic titanium oxide found in coal smog can cause lung damage in mice after a single exposure: Frontiers in Immunology
Health
15 Jan 2020
Be wary of online probiotic health-benefit claims
Most probiotic information online originates from unreliable sources: Frontiers in Medicine
Health
12 Dec 2019
Baby’s first breath: a new method for helping preemies to breathe
Two joint papers demonstrate that administering oxygen can help premature babies breathe independently sooner: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Health
04 Dec 2019
How a Manuka honey ‘sandwich’ could be the key to fighting infections
Using small amounts of Manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh acts as a natural antibiotic.
Health
03 Dec 2019
MS linked to variant of common herpes virus through new method
A certain herpes variant may have a role in the development of multiple sclerosis: Frontiers in Immunology
Health
25 Nov 2019
Access to food and nutrition more limited in sub-Saharan Africa than previously estimated
Chronic and hidden hunger affect nearly half of rural households in sub-Saharan Africa: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Health
24 Oct 2019
Where the Sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D; Frontiers in Microbiology