There is a great deal of interest in the impact of lactic acid bacteria on our health. Now a new study from Sweden shows that the occurrence of Lactobacillus reuteri in the body promotes health. There ...

Osteoporosis is characterized by deteriorating bone microstructure and a loss of bone density that result in increased fracture risk and reduced bone strength. Inflammation may further complicate ...

Many women who experience bloating, constipation and depression write it off as just the natural result of aging — and unfortunately so do their doctors! — but there's growing evidence that a ...

Several clinical studies have documented the efficacy of probiotic bacteria, including Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. In colicky ...

The combination of a bacterium that normally lives in the gut and a protein-rich diet promotes a more tolerant, less inflammatory gut immune system, according to new research. The findings, in mice, ...

Sharon Pauli didn’t think twice when a veterinarian recently prescribed probiotics for her Boston terrier’s upset stomach due to food poisoning. Like us, animals can benefit from the “good bacteria” ...

A recent French study found that a specific species of bacteria can improve maternal behavior in stressed rat mothers. The researchers stressed the rats by putting them in the rat equivalent of a ...

Chocolate lovers rejoice! Those fond of cheese can join in too. According to a latest study, loading up on protein rich foods such as nuts, eggs, seeds, beans, poultry, yogurt, cheese and even ...