The Viome Blog
The latest ideas, insights, and inspiration, expertly curated to empower you on your health journey. Learn more about systems biology and the many ways the microbiome plays a critical role in your health & wellness.
Research
To Eat, or Not to Eat Spinach: That is the Question with Oxalates
Even spinach, a so-called healthy food, is not universally healthy for everyone – it depends on the biochemistry of your microbiome!
Lifestyle
How to Create Your First Vegetable Garden
Nutrition
Debunking The Myth of Universally Healthy Food: How to Eat for Your Biological Individuality
One man's food is another man's poison. Why are even 'healthy' foods not healthy for every individual, all the time?
Microbiome
Everything is Connected: The Relationship Between Body and Planet
How do the ecosystems and microbiomes in our body mimic the beautifully diverse ecosystems on the earth?
Oral Health
The Harmful Effects of Poor Oral Health on Your Quality of Life
Many struggle quietly with oral health, which can affect your ability to socialize, work, and interact with others.
Discovery
HPV and Oral Cancers
What is HPV, and how does it impact the risk of other serious health conditions, like cancer?
Discovery
Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Oral and Throat Cancer Risk?
Alcohol is one of the most controversial beverages there is. How can it affect your risk of cancer?
Oral Health
How Quitting Smoking Can Improve Your Oral Health
While cigarette smoking has declined, smoking remains the largest preventable cause of illness in the world.
Oral Health
The Mouth Matters: Why Your Oral Health Sets the Foundation for a Healthy Body
The link is so strong that there’s evidence showing that a clean and healthy mouth can help prevent certain chronic diseases.
Oral Health
6 Ways to Revolutionize How You Take Care of Your Teeth
Having a nice smile and fresh breath is pleasant, but do you really know if you’re taking the best care of your teeth?