Zinc shows promise as surprising emerging treatment for vaginal yeast infections
New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on ...
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Breaking down barriers: What happens when the vaginal microbiome attacks
Bacterial vaginosis is a common condition in which the natural microbiome of the vagina falls out of balance, sometimes leading ...
Population Council awarded Grand Challenges Canada Grant to support the market introduction of the dapivirine vaginal ring
November 14, 2023 – IPM South Africa NPC, an affiliate of the Population Council, has been issued a 15-month Transition to Scale ...
Researchers launch first study of a vaginal film that dissolves in 30 days to assess its acceptability as a potential HIV prevention method for women
PITTSBURGH – November 2, 2023 – A vaginal film designed to slowly dissolve over the course of 30 days is ...
Sexual activity and vaginal dilation associated with fewer side effects after cervical cancer treatment
SAN DIEGO, October 1, 2023 — People who engage in sexual activity or vaginal dilation after chemoradiation treatment for cervical ...
New insights on pelvic floor damage after vaginal birth, and new directions for treatment
University of California San Diego researchers are leading a team reporting new insights in Science Translational Medicine on pelvic floor ...
Menstrual cups can help prevent infection, improve vaginal health
Many girls in low- and middle-income countries struggle to buy products to manage their periods, which can cause them to ...
Vaginal suppository containing lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women
Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. ...
Vaginal microbiota seeding improves the neurodevelopment of babies born via C-section
Transferring the mother’s vaginal bacteria onto newborns delivered via cesarean section appears to be beneficial to infants’ early development, researchers ...
Vaginal microbiome does not influence babies’ gut microbiome
New University of British Columbia research is challenging a longstanding assumption that a baby’s gut microbiome is primarily shaped by ...
Babies’ gut microbiome not influenced by mothers’ vaginal microbiome composition
It has been a longstanding assumption that birth mode and associated exposure of newborns to their mothers’ vaginal microbiome during ...
Healthy men who have vaginal sex have a distinct urethral microbiome
Contrary to common beliefs, your urine is not germ free. In fact, a new study shows that the urethra of ...
No safety concerns seen with use of dapivirine vaginal ring during third trimester of pregnancy, according to interim results of DELIVER study
A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy, ...
Could altering vaginal microbiome treat vaginal dryness and painful sex during menopause?
CLEVELAND, Ohio (Jan 25, 2023)—As women age, they are more susceptible to vaginal dryness and pain during intercourse because of ...
New findings on the effects of Covid-19 on preterm birth shed light to the importance of the vaginal microbiota
A new study conducted by researchers from Koç University İsbank Center for Infectious Diseases (KUISCID) reveals crucial data on the ...
Vaginal immune system may hint at prime vaccine timing
Levels of key immune-signaling molecules in the vagina “undergo clear and consistent” fluctuations during the menstrual cycle, a UW Medicine-led ...
Probiotics don’t improve poor vaginal health
4 July 2022: Pregnancy chances in IVF can be affected by many factors including the type of bacteria which naturally ...
Population Council awarded NIH Center Grant to develop first non-hormonal vaginal ring for pregnancy and STI prevention
The Population Council’s Center for Biomedical Research has been awarded an $11 million P50 Clinical Research Center Grant from the ...
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Null results research now published by major behavioral medicine journal
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How drugs can target the thick “scar tissue” of pancreatic cancer
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Study identifies key ingredient for affordable fuel cell catalysts
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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Pivotal moment for humanity as tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate