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Kefir: A Potential Gut Microbiota Modulator: A Systematic Review of Human Interventional Studies

MicrobiologyOpen, Volume 15, Issue 3, June 2026.
Daily cow's milk kefir intake transiently enriches gut microbiota, modulates the intestinal environment by increasing SCFA and reducing pH and oxygen, and exerts antimicrobial effects via SCFAs, bacteriocins, exopolysaccharides, and microbial fractions, highlighting its potential for gut health promotion.
Mohammed Hamsho, Yazan Ranneh, Batoul Kaddour, Sundus Alfakhri, Hale Hacıbayram, Wijdan Shkorfu, Merve Terzi, Abdulmannan Fadel   +7 more
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Impact of Elective Caesarean Delivery on Double Burden of Malnutrition and Its Contribution to Wealth‐Based Inequality: A Decomposition Analysis Across South Asian Countries

Public Health Challenges, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
Double burden of malnutrition at household level (DBMHL) is a new challenging public health concern in South Asian countries, defined by the coexistence of overweight mothers and undernourished children. With 208,822 respondents’ information, the decomposition analysis revealed that DBMHL was more prevalent in the wealthiest families, and elective ...
Maliha Mahazabin, Khondokar Naymul Islam, Md. Alamgir Sarder   +2 more
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The vaginal microbiota of healthy female cats

Theriogenology
The vaginal microbiota of the queen (i.e., female cat) has never been described using culture independent methods. The objectives of the present research were to describe the vaginal microbiota of healthy domestic shorthair queens using both 16S rRNA sequencing and culture, and to assess the effects of age, living environment, and reproductive season ...
Banchi, Penelope, Bertero, Alessia, Gionechetti, Fabrizia, Corrò, Michela, Spagnolo, Elena, Donato, Gian Guido, Pallavicini, Alberto, Rota, Ada   +7 more
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Enabling precision medicine in neonatology, an integrated repository for preterm birth research. [PDF]

, 2018
Preterm birth, or the delivery of an infant prior to 37 weeks of gestation, is a significant cause of infant morbidity and mortality. In the last decade, the advent and continued development of molecular profiling technologies has enabled researchers to ...
Anderson, Rebecca, Banerjee, Payal, Butte, Atul J, Chappell, Joanne, Chubiz, Jessica, England, Sarah K, Grobman, William, Kim, Mara, Leite, Rita, Liu, Rebecca, March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centers, Parry, Samuel, Quaintance, Cecele C, Rokas, Antonis, Shaw, Gary M, Simpson, Joe Leigh, Sirota, Marina, Thomas, Cristel G, Thomson, Elizabeth, Wong, Ronald J, Zhang, Ge, Zuhl, Maya   +21 more
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Associations between Nugent‐bacterial vaginosis and preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in rural northwestern Bangladesh

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 2, Page 1094-1104, May 2026.
Abstract Objective Bacterial vaginosis, defined by Nugent score (Nugent‐BV), has been associated with preterm birth and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, few studies have longitudinally described the associations between Nugent‐BV and adverse pregnancy outcomes at varying times in pregnancy.
Daniel J. Erchick, Susan Tuddenham, Lena Kan, Lee S. F. Wu, Alain B. Labrique, Hasmot Ali, Ethan K. Gough, Mahbubur Rashid, Towfida J. Siddiqua, Subhra Chakraborty, Pawel Gajer, Michael France, Jacques Ravel, Golsa M. Yazdy, Keith P. West, Parul Christian   +15 more
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FIGO best practice recommendations for the mental health of women at menopausal age

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 173, Issue 2, Page 588-601, May 2026.
Abstract Mental health during the menopausal transition requires focused attention to ensure supportive experiences for women. This review presents the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) recommendations and summarizes the evidence, addressing 13 key questions framed by members of the FIGO Committee on Women at Menopausal Age ...
Suvarna Khadilkar, Hema Divakar, Chiara Benedetto, Andrea Genazzani, Diana Ramos, Elizabete Argale, Gandhali Deshpande, Martha Hicky, Agnaldo Lopes Da Silva Filho, Enrique Herrera, Milan Balkrishnan   +10 more
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Fermented Fish Products: A Comprehensive Overview of Traditional Processing Techniques, Varieties, and Their Health Benefits

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, Volume 25, Issue 3, May 2026.
ABSTRACT This review addresses the processing aspects and integrates in vitro and in vivo findings to highlight the various health benefits of indigenous fermented fish products from different regions of the world. Across Asia, Africa, and Northern Europe, fermented fish holds cultural significance, with each region boasting unique varieties shaped by ...
Banlambhabok Khongthaw, Mthokozisi Dladla, Pankaj Kumar Chauhan, Kanika Dulta, Vinod Kumar, Helen Oneyaka, Soumya Ghosh   +6 more
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Novel Approaches for Investigating Host Responses to HIV Infection in Ex Vivo Human Genital Tissues

American Journal of Reproductive Immunology, Volume 95, Issue 5, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Understanding local immune responses and the structural integrity of the genital mucosal barrier is essential for advancing knowledge of both susceptibility to sexual HIV transmission and the pathogenesis of chronic HIV infection. This review highlights innovative methodologies for investigating host responses to HIV infection using ex vivo ...
Mathias Franzén Boger, Vilde Kaldhusdal, Kristina Broliden   +2 more
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Innate Immunity and Microbial Recognition in Reproduction: From Barrier Defense to Maternal–Fetal Tolerance

The FASEB Journal, Volume 40, Issue 8, 30 April 2026.
Graphical abstract illustrating the barrier defense–tolerance framework of reproductive innate immunity. Across the female and male reproductive tracts and the maternal–fetal interface, epithelial barriers, innate sensors, immune cells, and microbial signals are integrated to preserve reproductive homeostasis.
Xianlin Rao, Li Zou, Yao Yao, Changling Liu   +3 more
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Change in microbiota profile after vaginal estriol cream in postmenopausal women with stress incontinence

Frontiers in Microbiology
IntroductionVaginal estrogen is a treatment for genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM), which comprises vaginal atrophy and urinary dysfunction, including incontinence. Previous studies show that estrogen therapy promotes lactobacilli abundance and is
Kate H. Moore, Samantha Ognenovska, Xin-Yi Chua, Zhuoran Chen, Chloe Hicks, Fatima El-Assaad, Nevine te West, Emad El-Omar   +7 more
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