For decades, women’s health has been largely understood through the lens of hormones alone. But a growing body of research is quietly reshaping that narrative - revealing a far more complex, interconnected system at work. At the centre of it all? The female microbiome.

Once thought to play a supporting role, the trillions of microbes living in and on the body are now emerging as powerful regulators of reproductive health. Scientists are uncovering how these microbial communities interact with hormones, influence immune responses, and even shape outcomes across every life stage—from fertility and conception to pregnancy and menopause.

In this feature from Nore Hoogstad FNTP, we explore the emerging science behind the female microbiome—and why it may be one of the most important, and underestimated, drivers of women’s health today.

The latest health research news from around the world, compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

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With food allergies continuing to rise - now affecting more than 1.5 million Australians - many families are navigating how to nourish their children with both confidence and care.

This Food Allergy Week, we’re sharing a practical and grounded perspective from Jill Cooper FNTP, on what children truly need to thrive - returning to simple, real foods that support growth, resilience, and a healthy relationship with food.

While awareness and safety are essential, so too is building a strong nutritional foundation - one that supports the body’s innate intelligence over time.

For World Lupus Day, we pause to raise awareness of Lupus - a complex autoimmune condition affecting millions of people worldwide and often having a profound impact on energy, pain levels, and everyday quality of life.

In this week’s article, Fionna Bacon shares her personal journey with Lupus and the foundational steps that helped her move from exhaustion and pain toward greater resilience and wellbeing.