Probiotics naturally occur in fermented foods. A deficiency of these "good" gut bacteria can have serious consequences. Photo: Getty Images/Science Photo Libra The importance of a healthy gut and an ...

How Do Probiotics for Women Work? Probiotics work by creating an inhospitable environment for disease-causing species by producing acidic and antimicrobial substances. They also create substances that ...

Probiotics and gut health are always buzzwords in the wellness world. Most recently, linking the health of your gut to an increase in certain diseases and illnesses, like cancer. The research is still ...

If you suffer from digestive issues or just finished a round or two of antibiotics, you may be wondering how to get your gut health in check. Often, doctors will recommend you try probiotics to get ...

Many parents have heard of probiotics — those “good bacteria” that help with gut health. But are probiotics safe for kids? And do they really help? Caroline Salozzo, MBA, RD, LDN, a registered ...

Recent research has found that probiotics may be effective at preventing and delaying the progression of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Your gut microbiome — the bacteria, fungi, and other ...