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Groundbreaking study finds link between common bacteria and stomach cancer

A new study has discovered that a type of bacteria commonly found in the body, which usually does not pose problems for healthy people, plays a significant role in causing stomach cancer, the fifth most common cancer in the world.

24 Mar 2024

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

18 Mar 2024

Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip

An interview with Abidemi from at the Wyss Institute.

From Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) 18 Mar 2024

Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth

Comprehensive review synthesizes current knowledge on post-orgasmic illness syndrome (POIS), a rare condition marked by a range of symptoms following ejaculation, highlighting the need for further research to understand its causes and develop effective treatments.

17 Mar 2024

Vaginal ring and oral PrEP found to be safe for HIV prevention among pregnant cisgender women

The monthly dapivirine vaginal ring and daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and emtricitabine were each found to be safe for HIV prevention among cisgender women who started using one of them in their second trimester of pregnancy, according to findings presented today at the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in Denver.

5 Mar 2024

Lawsuits claim South Carolina kids underwent unnecessary genital exams during abuse investigations

Three ongoing federal lawsuits filed in South Carolina accuse the state of forcing boys and girls to undergo traumatic genital exams during child abuse investigations, even when no allegations of sexual abuse have been raised.

22 Feb 2024

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

A fast-dissolving vaginal insert that women would use at or around the time of sex as an "on-demand" HIV prevention method is being evaluated in a new early phase study being conducted by MATRIX, a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project focused on the early research and development of innovative HIV prevention products for women.

7 Dec 2023

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition in which the natural microbiome of the vagina falls out of balance, sometimes leading to complications in sexual and reproductive health.

29 Nov 2023

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

In the "ThemenCheck Medizin" procedure offered by the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG), interested members of the public can submit proposals for the assessment of medical procedures and technologies.

29 Nov 2023

Grand Challenges Canada funding supports market introduction of dapivirine vaginal ring in Southern and East Africa

IPM South Africa NPC, an affiliate of the Population Council, has been issued a 15-month Transition to Scale Phase 2 award from Grand Challenges Canada to support the market introduction of the dapivirine vaginal ring (DapiRing) for women in Southern and East Africa.

16 Nov 2023

An effective solution to improve visualization of the cervix during pelvic exams

Pelvic exams are an indispensable part of gynecological care and are used to screen for conditions, such as cervical cancer, that affect millions of patients every year.

14 Nov 2023

Study launched to test a vaginal film that slowly dissolves over the course of 30 days

A vaginal film designed to slowly dissolve over the course of 30 days is being put to the test for the first time in a study launched this week that aims to determine its feasibility and acceptability as a potential HIV prevention method for women.

2 Nov 2023

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Scientists review existing literature to understand how the microbiome influences neuropsychiatric disorders.

19 Oct 2023

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

Researchers in Italy delve into how changes in gut microbiota during the first 1000 days of life can influence the onset of food allergies in children. The study sheds light on various factors such as birth methods, breastfeeding, and antibiotic use that impact gut health, highlighting the need for more research on effective interventions for allergy prevention.

18 Sep 2023

Vagina News and Research

Groundbreaking study finds link between common bacteria and stomach cancer

Bacteria commonly found in the body play a significant role in causing stomach cancer

Mapping the Microbiome: Dr. Abidemi Junaid on the Groundbreaking Vagina Chip

Rare condition post-orgasmic illness syndrome explored in depth

Vaginal ring and oral PrEP found to be safe for HIV prevention among pregnant cisgender women

Lawsuits claim South Carolina kids underwent unnecessary genital exams during abuse investigations

New early phase study evaluates “on-demand” HIV prevention method for women

Study unravels how bacterial vaginosis disrupts vaginal health

Researchers investigate the advantages and disadvantages of two types of contraceptive coils

Grand Challenges Canada funding supports market introduction of dapivirine vaginal ring in Southern and East Africa

An effective solution to improve visualization of the cervix during pelvic exams

Study launched to test a vaginal film that slowly dissolves over the course of 30 days

How do different organ microbiomes influence neuropsychiatric disorders?

Can your baby's gut bacteria predict food allergies?

NIH and VentureWell select winners and honorable mentions of the DEBUT Challenge

Breastmilk sugars may help prevent prenatal infections

New female contraceptive under development: end-user preferences revealed in web-based survey

Menstrual cups could be a game-changer for women's health

Probiotic combination could reduce incidence of toxic shock syndrome

Reproductive impact of changes in the vaginal microbiome of obese women

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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