What causes yeast infections, and how do you get rid of them? – Liesbeth Demuyser
The vagina harbors hundreds of different kinds of microorganisms. Some tend to be especially prevalent, like Lactobacilli. These bacteria produce an acid that lowers the vagina’s pH, limiting what can…
How mucus keeps us healthy – Katharina Ribbeck
If you've got a cold, mucus is hard to miss. But what is it, and what does it do besides making you miserable? Your body produces more than a liter…
How the food you eat affects your gut – Shilpa Ravella
Trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi live on or inside of us, and maintaining a good, balanced relationship with them is to our advantage. Together, they form the gut microbiome,…