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Study highlights the link between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

The human body hosts a diverse array of microorganisms that maintain a delicate balance crucial for overall health.

19 Jul 2024

Archaea: Unseen players in human microbiome and infectious diseases

Archaea, key players in the human microbiome, are linked to various diseases but their pathogenic potential remains speculative. This study highlights their role in conditions like periodontitis and gastrointestinal infections.

16 Jul 2024

Do probiotics really benefit healthy people?

Recent research in Advances In Nutrition reviews the benefits of probiotics for healthy individuals, highlighting evidence gaps and the need for further study to support preventive recommendations.

14 Jul 2024

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Despite the significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years, there is currently no vaccine available against common bacterial pathogens such as chlamydia.

9 Jul 2024

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

The presence of metals in tampons commonly used by menstruating women.

8 Jul 2024

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to prolonged labor, Japanese study reveals

Researchers found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy significantly increases the risk of prolonged labor in Japanese women, emphasizing the importance of monitoring weight gain to prevent complications.

8 Jul 2024

New study supports expanded access to HPV testing via self-collection

In 2019, more than 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed and upwards of 4,000 patients died in the U.S. The causal link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and the development of cervical cancer is well documented. Cervical cancer screening guidelines are currently in the review process for updates. On May 15, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved patient-collected testing (vaginal self-collection) for HPV. Several countries, including the Netherlands and Australia, have introduced HPV self-collection as a part of their national screening programs.

3 Jul 2024

Study exposes algorithmic inequity in endometrial cancer detection for Black women

A common algorithm to check for endometrial cancer is not reliable for Black women, according to a new study published today in JAMA Oncology.

27 Jun 2024

Lenacapavir: A breakthrough in long-acting HIV prevention for cisgender women

The injectable antiretroviral drug lenacapavir was safe and 100% effective as long-acting HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among cisgender women in a Phase 3 clinical trial, according to top-line findings released by Gilead Sciences, Inc., the study sponsor.

26 Jun 2024

Human milk banks improve infant health but can't fully replace mother's milk

Scientists investigate human milk banks and their impact on infant health, highlighting differences between donated and maternal milk in gut microbiota and development.

25 Jun 2024

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

In a pooled analysis of three clinical trials, acupuncture significantly reduced hot flashes and other hormonal side effects of endocrine therapy taken by women with breast cancer.

24 Jun 2024

Lateral episiotomy reduces risk of severe perineal trauma in first-time mothers

In first-time mothers requiring vacuum-assisted delivery, a lateral episiotomy (angled cut) in the tissue between the vaginal and anal opening more than halves the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury, a severe form of perineal trauma between the vulva and anus.

18 Jun 2024

Cross-border tumor boards enhance care for rare gynecological cancers across Europe

Cross-border tumor boards of cancer specialists from different European countries meeting virtually to review the management of individual patients with complex rare gynecological cancers from across Europe resulted in new treatment recommendations and increased access to clinical trials, according to results from a six-year study that will be presented at the ESMO Gynaecological Cancers Congress 2024.

17 Jun 2024

Vaginal News and Research

Study highlights the link between urinary and vaginal pathogenic E. coli in recurrent cystitis

Archaea: Unseen players in human microbiome and infectious diseases

Do probiotics really benefit healthy people?

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Are your tampons poisoning you? Study findings 16 metals in widely available tampon brands

Excessive pregnancy weight gain linked to prolonged labor, Japanese study reveals

New study supports expanded access to HPV testing via self-collection

Study exposes algorithmic inequity in endometrial cancer detection for Black women

Lenacapavir: A breakthrough in long-acting HIV prevention for cisgender women

Human milk banks improve infant health but can't fully replace mother's milk

Acupuncture reduces hot flashes and side effects of endocrine therapy in women with breast cancer

Lateral episiotomy reduces risk of severe perineal trauma in first-time mothers

Cross-border tumor boards enhance care for rare gynecological cancers across Europe

Paternal and maternal transplants boost infant gut health after cesarean delivery

Rising syphilis cases highlight gaps in public knowledge on symptoms and treatment

Canada's plan to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040: HPV-based screening and vaccination key

Common anti-inflammatory drug could combat deadly gut fungus, study finds

Researchers develop a simpler and more effective screening method for cervical cancer

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

Novel male contraceptive gel suppresses sperm production faster than similar birth control methods

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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