microbiome
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What Are Vaginal Microbiomes and Why Are They Important for Good Health?
Researchers in the UK recently discovered a rapid test that checks the vaginal microbiome and can detect risks of preterm birth. Usually, tests to check the microbiome are complicated and it takes a long time to get a result. Up to 50% of preterm births are associated with microbial causes and preterm birth is the…
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Should You Get Your Vaginal Microbiome Analysed?
The bacteria and other microbes that live in the vagina are hugely important to our health, but (like the microbes in other parts of the body) they’re not very well understood. Now, a company is offering free vaginal microbiome reports to women who join their study.
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How To Keep Your Workout Clothes From Stinking
Sweaty clothes stink, but sweaty workout clothes stink worst of all. Like those synthetic-fibre leggings, those sweat-wicking socks, those “technical” tees? Phew. These fabrics are especially prone to harbouring the smelliest bacteria.
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Your Unwashed Bras Are Growing (Mostly Harmless) Bacteria
Some guys may be surprised to hear this, but bras are a pain in the butt to wash, and many of us put off the chore for as long as possible. (We wash everything else though, we swear.) That’s gross, but is it actually bad for you?