When diabetes is diagnosed for the first time during pregnancy, it is called gestational diabetes (GDM). Because GDM can lead to maternal and offspring complications, control of blood sugar is imperative. Fortunately, in most cases, healthy lifestyle choices and medication can help mitigate adverse effects. Recently, a new intervention is being explored. Because research cites […]
Microbiome Environment
Shedding Light on HPV: Role of Vaginal Microbiota in Disease Progression
In 2022, more than 660,000 women were diagnosed with cervical cancer and nearly 350,000 died from the disease, worldwide. In most cases, high-risk subtypes of the human papillomavirus (HPV) are the cause of the cancer. Evidence reveals that cervicovaginal microbiota may play a substantial role in the persistence or regression of the virus. This blog will look […]
Navigating ADHD: Insights from Gut Microbiome Research
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, affecting an estimated 5% of children and adolescents globally. Persistence into adulthood is common, with prevalence estimated to be about 2.5%. Due to the negative health effects it causes and the significant financial burden on healthcare and society, alternative treatment […]
Exploring the Gut-Brain Connection: Psychiatric Medications, Obesity, and Microbiome Interventions
Over the past five decades, there has been a global surge in the use of psychiatric medications, coinciding with a nearly tripled prevalence of obesity and associated metabolic diseases. Is there a connection? Medications prescribed for severe mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia often incur significant metabolic side effects, such as heightened appetite, […]
IPA at Natural Products Expo West 2024
From March 12-16, Natural Products Expo West 2024 returned to Anaheim Convention Center near Los Angeles, California. Though the weather was not as warm as previous years, many thousands of stakeholders thronged the show halls and events at the leading trade show in the natural, organic and socially conscious products industry. The International Probiotics Association […]
Unraveling the Role of Gut Microbiota in Alcoholic Liver Disease
Excessive alcohol consumption is a leading contributor to chronic liver disease worldwide, leading to poor health and in many cases, premature death. Abstinence from drinking is the undisputed cornerstone of treatment, supplemented by medication, behavioral interventions, and support networks. However, the high frequency of relapses from alcohol cessation calls for new strategies to enhance management […]