Written by Jennifer Onuora, PhD candidate| Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D The human gut houses trillions of microbes and their genetic material, and this forms a dynamic ecosystem unique to an individual. This ecosystem comprising of microbes, and the totality of their genetic material and gene products, is referred to…

Written by Jennifer Onuora, PhD candidate| Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D Pregnancy is a complex process that is characterised by several physiological changes. It is a unique period in a woman’s life accompanied by hormonal, immunological, metabolic, and of course microbial changes — changes in the composition of microbes residing…

Written by Sena Gok, M.D. | Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death worldwide. In 2022 alone, nearly 700,000 lives were claimed by CVDs in the United States. While many factors contribute to the development of these conditions, such as smoking, high blood…

Written by Jennifer Onuora, PhD candidate| Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D Preterm birth defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestational age, is a leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity. Preterm birth rate has increased mostly in industrialised countries and is currently a global health challenge. Common reasons for…

Written by Jennifer Onuora, PhD candidate| Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) also known as Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is a serious, chronic and enfeebling disease that currently has no specific cure. It was originally coined by the US Center for Disease Control in 1988 and is characterised…

Written by Sena Gok, M.D. | Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. Did you know that the health of your gut can influence your skin health? When it comes to our health, we often pay close attention to external factors like skin care products and topical treatments. However, emerging research suggests…

Written by Sena Gok, M.D. | Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system, causing a range of symptoms such as vision problems, muscle weakness, balance issues, and pain. Typically, this disease is marked by a damage to the nerve fibres…

Written by Sena Gok, M.D. | Reviewed by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a condition that can affect any part of the digestive tract, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. Crohn’s disease is one of the two main types of IBD, and…

Written by Chidozie Ojobor, Ph.D. If there is anything that we are all bound to experience in life, it is mood changes; some mild, others severe. Mood changes can be triggered by a myriad of factors, such as the loss of a loved one, excessive stress, lack of sleep, change…