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Frontiers Media

Academic publisher of peer-reviewed, open access journals

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Nov 21, 2025
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What is the reported civilian-to-combatant death ratio in the 2023-2024 Gaza war?

Multiple independent studies and journalistic investigations report widely differing civilian-to-combatant death ratios for the 2023–24 Gaza war because of different methods, incomplete data and polit...

Nov 20, 2025
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How do researchers differentiate between sexual orientation and pedophilic tendencies?

Researchers separate sexual orientation from pedophilic tendencies by definitions, measurement methods, and clinical outcomes: sexual orientation typically refers to adult gender preference (hetero/bi...

Nov 27, 2025
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What peer-reviewed studies analyze the link between immigration and rape in Sweden since 2015?

Several peer‑reviewed, academic studies since 2015 examine aspects of sexual violence, perpetrators and immigration in Sweden; most relevant are a 2025 case‑control study linking immigrant background ...

Jan 14, 2026

What randomized controlled trials have compared herbal nutraceutical supplements versus metformin or placebo for lowering HbA1c, and what were their sample sizes and outcomes?

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have tested several herbal nutraceuticals—most extensively berberine—and a handful of multiherb formulas against placebo and, less often, against metformin; the evi...

Dec 16, 2025

How do the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of honey influence brain aging?

Laboratory and animal studies report that honey’s phenolic and flavonoid compounds reduce oxidative stress markers and some neuroinflammatory signals, and in multiple rodent models this corresponds wi...

Dec 7, 2025

How long does spike protein typically remain detectable after COVID-19 infection versus after mRNA or adenoviral vaccination?

Studies and reporting offer widely different timeframes for detectable SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein after infection versus after vaccination: peer‑reviewed work from 2022 found spike detectable for about ...

Dec 16, 2025

Have any government agencies conducted studies on geoengineering or aerial spraying programs?

Multiple U.S. and international government agencies have studied geoengineering concepts (solar radiation modification, marine cloud brightening, ocean alkalinity) through reports, modeling and limite...

Dec 2, 2025

How do vaccines compare to infection in producing transient versus persistent spike protein?

Studies and reviews show both SARS‑CoV‑2 infection and COVID‑19 vaccination can leave detectable spike protein or spike fragments in blood or tissues for longer than early models predicted; reports do...

Nov 30, 2025

which side has more mentally challenged people, the left or right

Available research finds no simple answer to “which side has more mentally challenged people.” Large, recent surveys and peer‑reviewed studies show liberals/self‑identified leftists often report highe...

Jan 16, 2026

What are the most rigorous systematic reviews and meta-analyses assessing hydrogen therapy in metabolic and inflammatory chronic diseases?

Three types of secondary evidence dominate the hydrogen-therapy literature: focused meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in metabolic endpoints, broader systematic reviews synthesizing...

Jan 13, 2026

What reputable records or peer-reviewed studies exist on extreme human anatomical measurements?

A well-established body of peer‑reviewed literature and large public datasets documents extreme human anatomical measurements across weight, stature, cranial metrics and body shape, while a growing me...

Dec 16, 2025

What recent publications or clinical trials list neurocept investigators as authors?

I found no peer‑reviewed publications or registered clinical trials in the supplied results that explicitly list “Neurocept investigators” as authors or investigators; available sources instead show c...

Dec 8, 2025

What role does puberty and testosterone play in final penis growth?

Testosterone is a primary driver of penile growth in utero, during mini‑puberty in infancy, and throughout adolescent puberty; growth largely finishes when puberty ends and adult testosterone levels n...

Dec 8, 2025

Can persistent spike protein fragments cause long-term health effects?

Some peer-reviewed and institutional studies report that fragments of the SARS‑CoV‑2 spike protein can be detected long after infection in tissues or immune cells and may be associated with persistent...

Dec 7, 2025

How do clinicians counsel patients concerned about penile size or fitting condoms for larger girth?

Clinicians should first measure and contextualize complaints: most men seeking enlargement or reassurance have penises within normal ranges, and micropenis is defined as >2.5 SD below population mean ...

Dec 5, 2025

What percentage of patients prescribed opioids develop opioid use disorder within one year?

Published estimates vary, but several recent sources put the share of people with past-year prescription opioid use who meet criteria for prescription opioid use disorder at roughly 7% (4.8 million of...

Nov 21, 2025

Do seed oils cause inflamation in the human body

Recent reviews and clinical studies do not support the simple claim that seed oils universally cause inflammation; many large analyses find no increase in inflammatory markers and some show reductions...

Jan 19, 2026

What peer‑reviewed evidence exists on honey, turmeric, or Bacopa for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's prevention?

Peer‑reviewed human trials and systematic reviews identify Bacopa monnieri as the only one of the three substances in the supplied reporting with randomized controlled trial data suggesting modest cog...

Jan 15, 2026

What peer‑reviewed clinical trials have tested natural formulas for mild cognitive impairment and what were their conflicts of interest?

Randomized, peer‑reviewed trials have tested a range of natural formulas and supplements in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — including Ginkgo biloba, saffron, curcumin, blueberry and othe...

Jan 13, 2026

Which Ayurvedic herbs listed in AZ Neuro Gold have published clinical evidence for neuropathy or neuralgia?

A review of the reporting provided finds that AZ Neuro Gold’s product page lists traditional Ayurvedic formulations — for example Mahayograj Guggul and classical compounds like Brihat Vat Chintamani —...