Health – Frontiers Blog

Beware Zombies and Unicorns – Toward Critical Patient and Public Involvement in a neoliberal context

June 21, 2017 // 0 Comments

Article published in Frontiers in Sociology covers issues surrounding the UK National Health Service Patient and Public Involvement Program [...]

Assessing and addressing the impact of childhood trauma

June 20, 2017 // 0 Comments

Dr. Danessa Mayo and colleagues offers a model of the trauma-psychosis risk cycle that results from experiencing childhood trauma, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

A comprehensive literature review, published in Frontiers in Psychiatry, helps us to understand why childhood trauma leads to an increased risk for psychosis. [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in May 2017

June 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Frontiers, home to some of the most cited open access science, has published an eBooks list for May 2017, being a compilation of academic research articles in Science, Health and Engineering [...]

Recommended daily protein intake too low for the elderly

May 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

The elderly have a higher need for leucine to build muscle proteins, and milk-based proteins (e.g. milk and whey) are a good source for this.

The minimum protein requirement for healthy adults was set almost 15 years ago but is it sufficient for older persons? [...]

Neuroepidemiology: applying research to prevention one article at a time

May 31, 2017 // 0 Comments

New specialty section in Neuroepidemiology to be headed by Chief Editor committed to the dissemination of knowledge to all. Image by Shutterstock.

New specialty section on Neuroepidemiology to be headed by George Jelinek - a Chief Editor committed to the dissemination of knowledge to all. [...]

High-energy charged particles: the beginning and end of cancer

May 23, 2017 // 0 Comments

The Research Topic, published in Frontiers in Oncology, consists of a collection of scientific articles investigating high-energy charged particles either for cancer treatment or for space radiation protection. [...]

One step closer to finding out how wine may protect your neurons

May 10, 2017 // 0 Comments

Recent research, published in Frontiers in Nutrition, investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuroprotective actions of wine. [...]

Frontiers eBooks published in April 2017

May 6, 2017 // 0 Comments

Frontiers has published eBooks for the month of may, being a compilation of the most impactful research topics articles in Science and Health [...]

Professor Josep Bassaganya-Riera wins 2017 Innovator of the Year Award

April 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

Frontiers Specialty Chief Editor and serial entrepreneur named 2017 Innovator of the Year by Roanoke- Blacksburg Technology Council (USA).

Josep Bassaganya-Riera, a Frontiers Specialty Chief Editor and serial entrepreneur named 2017 Innovator of the Year by Roanoke- Blacksburg Technology Council (USA). [...]

An endless fascination with Immunology: Dr William Erwin Paul

April 28, 2017 // 0 Comments

On April 29, Day of Immunology, Frontiers in Immunology is honored to announce a memorial collection of articles dedicated to Dr William Erwin Paul and his unparalleled scientific contribution to immunology.

Frontiers in Immunology is honored to announce a memorial Research Topic dedicated to Dr William Erwin Paul and his unparalleled contribution to immunology. [...]

Sleep and Chronobiology new Editor Yves Dauvilliers

March 29, 2017 // 0 Comments

Led by the new Specialty Chief Editor Prof. Yves Dauvilliers, this multidisciplinary section is open for submissions of studies on sleep, circadian rhythms and their [...]

New Specialty Chief Editors for Nutrition Methodology: Prof. Bruce German and Prof. Angela Zivkovic

March 24, 2017 // 0 Comments

No subject pertains more to human life than nutrition. And no subject pertains more to science than methodology. [...]

Frontiers in Medicine launches new specialty section – Innovative Therapies.

March 15, 2017 // 0 Comments

New section will focus on the use of gene editing in gene therapy, dealing with the ethical issues in the field, and making gene therapy more widely available. [...]

Horse-riding can improve children’s cognitive ability

March 3, 2017 // 1 Comment

Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. [...]

eBooks published in February 2017

March 3, 2017 // 0 Comments

Take a look at the Frontiers eBooks published in February 2017 [...]

Frontiers in Psychiatry launches a new section – Psychopharmacology

March 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new section Psychopharmacology in Frontiers in Psychiatry. [...]

Fighting malnutrition with education

February 24, 2017 // 1 Comment

Improving the academic training of healthcare professionals in human nutrition is necessary to fight malnutrition [...]

When Open Data meets business ‘hackers’

February 17, 2017 // 0 Comments

Is developing a business model based on open data possible? [...]

Females no longer neglected in obesity research

February 1, 2017 // 0 Comments

Scientists revise the typical use of male rats and point to sex-differences that can drastically change how we approach obesity in females. [...]

Frontiers in Medicine launches a new specialty section – Infectious Diseases

January 10, 2017 // 1 Comment

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Marc Struelens will be leading our new specialty section in Frontiers in Medicine and Frontiers in Public Health: Infectious Diseases [...]

Deeper than obesity: a majority of people is now ‘overfat’

January 4, 2017 // 0 Comments

Researchers describe a new pandemic and argue for a change in global health efforts against chronic and metabolic diseases [...]

Building bridges in medical research

November 15, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Emily Barker, Frontiers Science Writer Dr. Michel Goldman, Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Medicine, recently founded at the Université libre de Bruxelles the [...]

Weethinking the role of bacteria in incontinence

November 11, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Simon Watt, Science Writer We all know that feeling of suddenly needing to pee, and the agonizing worry that we might not find a toilet in time or make it that far. Sadly, [...]

Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer’s patients

November 10, 2016 // 0 Comments

In a randomized double-blind trial, scientists show for the first time that dietary supplementation with daily dose of probiotic bacteria over a period of just 12 weeks is [...]

Clinical trial planned for stem-cell transplantation in fetuses

November 8, 2016 // 1 Comment

By Freya Wilson, Frontiers Science Writer Medical breakthrough could save babies before birth A recent breakthrough has been made that could help to save babies lives from a [...]

How your diet can influence your environmental impact

October 31, 2016 // 1 Comment

By Hedwig Ens, Frontiers The impact of our dietary choices on the global phosphorus footprint shouldn’t be neglected, recent research in Frontiers in Nutrition [...]

Frontiers in Pediatrics welcomes Prof Barbara Ludwikowski as Specialty Chief Editor

October 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

Frontiers in Pediatrics is thrilled to announce Professor Barbara Ludwikowski (Auf Der Bult Children’Hospital, Hannover) as the new Specialty Chief Editor of the [...]

Mental illness genetically linked to drug use and misuse

October 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Tania Fitzgeorge-Balfour, Frontiers Science Writer A person’s genetic risk for psychiatric disorders is related to his or her vulnerability to substance use and misuse [...]

Safe Work Under the Sun

October 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

European outdoor workers are at great risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer – so great that statistically speaking, in long-term outdoor workers, some 75-90% will [...]

Pharmaceutical Innovation after World War II: from rational drug discovery to biopharmaceuticals

September 30, 2016 // 0 Comments

“The twentieth century has witnessed an unprecedented advancement of biomedical sciences, especially in drug discovery and design. After World War II, life-saving [...]

Open for submissions: New Specialty Section Obesity

September 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

by Victor Kouassi, Frontiers Under the leadership of Prof. Katherine Samaras of St Vincent’s Hospital and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, the journals; [...]

Why do more men commit suicide than women?

September 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

by Simon Watt, Frontiers Science Writer Why do more men die when they attempt suicide than women? The answer could lie in four traits, finds scientists. There are over 6,000 [...]

Searching for answers in Hernia surgery

September 20, 2016 // 3 Comments

by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org Hernia surgery is one of the largest fields in general surgery – worldwide there are more than 30 million operations performed each [...]

Eating your greens could enhance sport performance

September 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Fabienne Eckert, Frontiers Science Writer Nitrate supplementation in conjunction with Sprint Interval Training in low oxygen conditions could enhance sport performance a [...]

When silencing phantom noises is a matter of science

September 2, 2016 // 0 Comments

With a clever approach, researchers point to the first gene that could be protective of tinnitus -- that disturbing ringing in the ear many of us hear, when no sound is present. [...]

Treating babies in the womb for deadly diseases

August 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

New understanding of the immune system and stem cell technology gets scientists closer to treating deadly fetal diseases even before birth [...]

Doctor turns desperation into a voice for Melanoma patients

August 19, 2016 // 2 Comments

After losing her husband to melanoma, Dr. Bettina Ryll was determined that something needed to change in the way patients and doctors communicated. [...]

Frontiers in Medicine welcomes new Specialty Chief Editor of the Dermatology Section

August 17, 2016 // 0 Comments

We are delighted to announce Prof. Robert Gniadecki as our Specialty Chief Editor of the Dermatology Section in Frontiers in Medicine. Prof. Gniadecki (University of Alberta, [...]

Hospitalized patients at risk if sodium levels are low

August 17, 2016 // 1 Comment

by Emily Barker, Frontiersin.org Hospitalized ‪patients could be at risk of weak ‪‎bones‬ and increased infections if physicians ignore signs of low-sodium in the [...]

Sewage sludge as a sustainable fertilizer

August 15, 2016 // 4 Comments

by Hedwig Ens, Frontiersin.org Ever thought of putting sewage on your plants? Scientists say thermally conditioned sewage sludge serves as an excellent fertilizer to improve [...]

Eat Mediterranean: your brain will reap the benefit

August 9, 2016 // 0 Comments

The Mediterranean diet can improve your mind, as well your heart, shows a study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Nutrition. [...]

Frontiers in Medicine: New Leadership for the Geriatric Medicine Specialty Section

August 4, 2016 // 2 Comments

We are pleased to announce the new Specialty Chief Editor of the Geriatric Medicine section of Frontiers in Medicine – Dr. Tzvi Dwolatzky, who is also the President of the [...]

Fish oil vs lard – why some fat can help or hinder your diet

July 29, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Fabienne Eckert, Frontiersin.org A diet high in saturated fat can make your brain struggle to control what you eat, says a new study in Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience. [...]

Is the Agile Wallaby man’s new best friend?

July 11, 2016 // 0 Comments

Scientists name top five animals that are suitable to be kept as pets by Samantha Bradey, Frontiersin.org Looking for a new pet? If so, consider the Agile Wallaby or the [...]

Mixing cannabis with tobacco increases dependence risk, suggests study

July 7, 2016 // 0 Comments

People who mix tobacco with cannabis are less motivated to seek help to quit Tobacco and cannabis are two of the world’s most popular drugs, used respectively by 1 [...]

Frontiers in Immunology: New Field Chief Editor takes the Helm

July 5, 2016 // 0 Comments

Frontiers announces the appointment of Professor Luigi Notarangelo, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, as the new Field Chief Editor for Frontiers in [...]

Should we treat aging as a disease?

June 24, 2016 // 0 Comments

Academic, pharmaceutical, healthcare policy and pension fund perspectives. by Elliott Williams “The fundamental questions of whether aging can and should be classified as a [...]

Overcome strength-training plateau with accentuated eccentric loading

June 14, 2016 // 0 Comments

Learning to train smart with accentuated eccentric loading training can lead to greater strength gains compared to traditional isoinertial loads, shows study by Fernando [...]

Raising awareness of brain research

May 31, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Damaris Critchlow, Frontiers Science Writer Since January 2014 the European Brain Council found the cost of brain disorders across Europe was just short of €800 billion, [...]

Linking our diets to changes in hormones and cancer

May 26, 2016 // 0 Comments

By Monica Favre, Frontiers science writer We’ve heard the phrase, “you are what you eat,” but recent research shows that what we are eating, how much we are eating and [...]