The oral cavity (mouth) has various microbial habitats, including, teeth, gingival sulcus,
gingiva, tongue, inner cheek, hard palate, and soft palate. The human oral cavity houses the …

Cigarette smoke is a classic risk factor for many diseases. The microbiota has been recently
indicated as a new, major player in human health. Its deregulation—dysbiosis—is …

The fecal microbiome of 55 obese children and adolescents (BMI-SDS 3.2±0.7) and of 25
normal-weight subjects, matched both for age and sex (BMI-SDS− 0.3±1.1) was analysed …

There is a fine balance in maintaining healthy microbiota composition, and its alterations
due to genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors can lead to the onset of respiratory …

The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is increasing worldwide
and is currently the third leading cause of death globally. The long-term inhalation of toxic …

Air pollution is one of the leading causes of overall mortality globally. Cooking emissions are
a major source of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). However, studies on their potential …

In recent times, the nasal region has emerged as a distinctive and dynamic environment
where a myriad of microbial communities establish residence from infancy, persisting as …

In recent years, the gut microbiome has gained significant attention in the spheres of
research and public health. As a result, studies have increasingly explored the potential of …

In 2023, WHO ranked chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the third leading
cause of death, with 3.23 million fatalities in 2019. The intricate nature of the disease, which …

With substantial effects on human health, air pollution has become a major global concern.
Air pollution has been linked to numerous gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases with …