The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

Medically reviewed by Barbie Cervoni, RD Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut are sources of probiotics that ...

Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being. Previous studies have shown a direct correlation ...

A review indicates that probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic supplements could be beneficial for skin health, especially for ...

Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in food, new research shows. Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in ...

A common, usually harmless bacteria have a significant role in causing stomach cancer, a new study has found. It joins the better-known, at least in medical circles, H. pylori bacteria as a known ...

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Gut health is a buzzy term on social media. As a result, all things probiotics have seemingly seeped onto Instagram tiles, into TikTok videos, and our general consciousness. The research on eating ...

H. pylori infection doesn’t always produce symptoms, so it’s important to get screened for any persistent gastric-related pain, such as indigestion and bloating. You can lower your risk of gastric ...