A new study from the Kwon Lab at the Ragon Institute, published in Cell Host & Microbe, provides the most detailed picture yet of how a promising bacterial therapy works to prevent recurrent bacterial vaginosis (BV) and why it works better for some women than others. BV is the most common vaginal condition worldwide, affecting more than 25% … Read more
Scientists reveal how shifts in the vaginal microbiome during pregnancy may influence inflammation and preterm birth risk, pointing to new microbiome-based therapies that could improve maternal and infant health outcomes. Study: The vaginal microbiome in pregnancy and preterm birth: mechanisms, disparities, and therapeutic opportunities. Image Credit: Kateryna Kon / Shutterstock In a recent review published … Read more
From babyhood to adulthood, the bacteria and fungi on your skin help train your immune system—but when that balance tips, chronic inflammation can follow. This new review reveals how and why. Study: Conversation between skin microbiota and the host: from early life to adulthood. Image Credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock In a recent review published in … Read more
Scientists investigate whether fermented dairy and probiotics can help prevent osteoporosis—do they hold the key to stronger bones or is the science still uncertain? Review: The Impact of Fermented Dairy Products and Probiotics on Bone Health Improvement. Image Credit: Crevis / Shutterstock A recent review in the Food Science of Animal Resources journal highlights the importance of … Read more
Discover how menopause transforms the microbiome and its crucial role in shaping health solutions for women—personalized interventions may hold the key to better aging outcomes. Review: Menopausal shift on women’s health and microbial niches. Image Credit: ClareM / Shutterstock In a recent review article in the journal npj Women’s Health, researchers described the ‘menopausal shift’ and highlighted … Read more
How Menopause Reshapes the Microbiome and What It Means for Women’s Health Menopause is more than just a biological milestone—it’s a transformative phase that reshapes a woman’s body in profound ways. Beyond the well-known symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, emerging research reveals that menopause also triggers significant changes in the microbiome, the complex … Read more