There’s hardly a person nowadays who hasn’t been advised to incorporate a probiotic supplement into their daily routine. Beneficial bacteria are truly our fellow assistants when it comes to ...

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up what's called the gut microbiome. These good bacteria fight off bad bacteria ...

Last year, as many as four million Americans consumed about $3 billion worth of probiotic supplements — living bacteria — in 2024, according to the International Probiotics Association, accounting for ...

An innovative manufacturing technique developed in the lab of Marvin Moncada, PhD, at NC State University, may allow the benefits of these microbes to be formulated to support soil and livestock ...

In recent years, probiotic supplements have been publicized as a miracle cure for everything from digestive woes to mental health ailments and hormonal imbalances. The idea is compelling: Swallow some ...

As a primary care doctor, you’re often the first clinician that patients trust to discuss cardiac issues. Not only can you assess cardiac symptoms, order diagnostic tests, and refer your patients to a ...

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 ...