If you see marketing claims about detoxing or cleansing, that may be a sign to use caution. Pasricha agrees, “Any product ...

A new study demonstrates that computer models of gut metabolism can predict which probiotics will successfully establish ...

Probiotics are everywhere, but not all are created equally. Yakult makes it easy to enjoy your daily probiotics with a small, creamy drink that fits into your regular diet. Learn what makes Yakult ...

This article was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American’s board of editors. There are microbes living in medicine cabinets across the U.S., next to ...

ABSTRACT: Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) compromises the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection globally. This study aimed to use probiotics together with an antibiotic regimen and a ...

Bloating happens when your belly feels full or tight. It may also appear swollen. Probiotics contain good bacteria that help improve gut health, which may help relieve bloating. How Probiotics May ...

Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) researchers are using personalized models to forecast gut colonization risk and test targeted probiotic therapies. Pathogen Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) ...

The stomach is not the only one digesting lunch — so are microbes. Every time someone eats, an entire ecosystem inside their gut gets to work, breaking down food, absorbing nutrients and boosting the ...

SEATTLE – Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a stealthy threat. It infects more than 500,000 people in the United States each year, and kills up to 30,000. It is a leading cause of ...

Probiotics aren’t universally gut-friendly, a study in mice suggests. At least one type of usually beneficial gut bacteria may invite an unwanted guest. Both Lactobacillus microbes were chosen for the ...

Not all probiotics are created equal, according to new research from North Carolina State University. In a mouse model, researchers found that different probiotic strains can either accelerate or ...