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Eating live microbes found to be good for overall health
Yogurt, kimchi, pickles, kombucha...rich in probiotics fermented foods are hugely popular at the moment.
Sat Apr 01 2023
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Beat the Bloat: Tips to improve digestive health
Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling of bloating? Here are some strategies to banish the belly blues.
Wed Mar 01 2023
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Study links antibiotic use in early childhood to increased risk of prediabetes
At any age, taking antibiotics is known to disrupt naturally occurring gut flora by killing certain good bacteria.
Fri Apr 08 2016
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Could probiotics protect against some STDs?
Researchers are closer than ever to developing probiotics that could ward off certain STDs, but for now condoms offer the best protection.
Sun Sep 20 2015
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Probiotics could help protect against inflammation, obesity
Eating the same amount of calories worth of different fats produces different gut bacteria, according to a new study.
Sun Aug 30 2015
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Study suggests link between fermented foods and reduced social anxiety
Eating fermented foods, which contain probiotics, were associated with reduced symptoms of social anxiety for student participants.
Sat Jun 13 2015
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How probiotics could help you lose weight
Researchers have found that certain probiotics could help women lose weight and keep it off.
Sat Feb 01 2014