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07 May 2026

Frontiers in Science: AI-embodied surgical robots can revolutionize surgery—if regulatory questions addressed

Embodying surgical robots with next-gen AI can safely augment practice if ethical and regulatory questions are addressed, say experts writing today in Frontiers in Science.

Health

27 Apr 2026

‘The cause might be vibrating pipes rather than restless spirits’: increased stress and irritability from infrasound exposure may explain paranormal experiences

Humans exposed to infrasound don’t detect it, but have raised cortisol and irritability levels — offering a possible explanation for ‘haunted’ locations .

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22 Apr 2026

Preschool children born with heart defects have greater risk of developing behavioral problems

Cognitively stimulating home can protect against higher risk of ADHD and peer relationship problems in preschoolers with congenital heart disease

Health

16 Apr 2026

Foxes and birds could be ‘early warning system’ to survey spread of antibiotic resistance into ecosystems

Wildlife monitoring could alert us to the spread of highly antibiotic resistant bacteria into unexposed ecosystems, highlighting a potential public health strategy

Health

10 Apr 2026

Negative effects of artificial sweeteners may pass on to next generation, mouse research suggests

The offspring of mice that ate sucralose or stevia had altered expression of genes linked to inflammation and metabolism

Health

02 Apr 2026

Older men most likely to reach for saltshakers, while women’s salt-adding behavior more nuanced, study suggests

Habit of adding salt to food after preparation depends on different factors for men and women, study shows, highlighting a behavior that can have severe consequences on overall health

Health

24 Mar 2026

Use of controversial weedkiller inadvertently selects for drug-resistant bacteria that can spread to hospitals

Agricultural soils exposed to glyphosate may be unexpected breeding ground for hospital ‘superbugs’

Health

20 Mar 2026

Sleep apps help some users, but they stress out people with insomnia

Apps designed to improve sleep may increase stress in people with insomnia symptoms, study finds

Health

17 Mar 2026

Frontiers in Science: Trace levels of food pathogen do not always translate to health risk, says study

Ultra-sensitive food safety tests may drive food waste and unavailability with limited public health benefit, according to a Frontiers in Science study.

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12 Mar 2026

Teens using AI meal plans could be eating too few calories — equivalent to skipping a meal

AI models generate meal plans that get necessary calories and macronutrients wrong, posing potential health risks to teenagers trying to lose weight

Health

26 Feb 2026

Middle-aged men are most vulnerable to faster aging due to ‘forever chemicals’

Aging effect of specific PFAS is found to be greatest in men between 50 and 65

Health

24 Feb 2026

How bacteria can reclaim lost energy, nutrients, and clean water from wastewater

Wastewater contains untapped resources that, if reclaimed, could power agriculture, global sanitation, and its own treatment to help us meet UN SDG goals, according to a review published in Frontiers in Science.

Health

18 Feb 2026

Brainwaves of mothers and children synchronize when playing together – even in an acquired language

Neural synchrony between mothers and children doesn’t require native language proficiency

Health

09 Feb 2026

Brief, intensive exercise helps patients with panic disorder more than standard care

A key technique of cognitive behavioral therapy for panic disorder is interoceptive exposure, where patients learn to tolerate the physical effects of panic attacks through repeated simulated exposure. Now, scientists have shown in a randomized controlled trial that brief intermittent intensive exercise is more effective at reducing the severity of panic disorder than relaxation therapy.

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29 Jan 2026

Reducing drug deaths from novel psychoactive substances relies on foreign legislation, but here’s how it can be tackled closer to home

Guest editorial by Ric Treble and Caroline Copeland, authors of a new Frontiers in Pharmacology article that examined the impact of national and international legislation on the emergence of new psychoactive substances in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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480 news posts in Health

Frontiers in Science: AI-embodied surgical robots can revolutionize surgery—if regulatory questions addressed

‘The cause might be vibrating pipes rather than restless spirits’: increased stress and irritability from infrasound exposure may explain paranormal experiences

Preschool children born with heart defects have greater risk of developing behavioral problems

Foxes and birds could be ‘early warning system’ to survey spread of antibiotic resistance into ecosystems

Negative effects of artificial sweeteners may pass on to next generation, mouse research suggests

Older men most likely to reach for saltshakers, while women’s salt-adding behavior more nuanced, study suggests

Use of controversial weedkiller inadvertently selects for drug-resistant bacteria that can spread to hospitals

Sleep apps help some users, but they stress out people with insomnia

Frontiers in Science: Trace levels of food pathogen do not always translate to health risk, says study

Teens using AI meal plans could be eating too few calories — equivalent to skipping a meal

Middle-aged men are most vulnerable to faster aging due to ‘forever chemicals’

How bacteria can reclaim lost energy, nutrients, and clean water from wastewater

Brainwaves of mothers and children synchronize when playing together – even in an acquired language

Brief, intensive exercise helps patients with panic disorder more than standard care

Reducing drug deaths from novel psychoactive substances relies on foreign legislation, but here’s how it can be tackled closer to home