An international team of researchers has modified a probiotic yeast to make it safer for use by immunocompromised people, older adults and infants. Testing in an animal model found that the modified ...

The ingestion of probiotics to attempt to improve health is increasingly common; however, quality control of some commercial products can be limited. Clinical practice is shifting toward the routine ...

While conventional wisdom may tell a person to avoid bacteria, some bacteria can promote better health, including probiotics. Probiotics are microorganisms naturally present in the digestive tract ...