In January of this year, scientists have concluded that there is no health benefit to the customary seven day hormone-free break in combined hormonal contraceptives. Traditionally the oral contraceptive, known as the pill, has been prescribed with twenty one active …
Can’t resist chocolate cake? Blame your microbiome
Bacteria in our gut may influence our eating choices or even our mood
The microbiome is the new “It Girl” of biomedical research. Suggestions for its role in our body range from influencing our decision on where to grab lunch to shaping our personality or impacting major depressive disorders. Each individual’s microbiome is …