Even before the microbiome craze — the hope that the bacteria in your gut holds the key to good health — people were ingesting cultures of living microorganisms to treat a host of conditions. These ...

Supermarket shelves abound with yogurt and other products chock-full of probiotics — “good bacteria” — meant to cultivate our inner microbial life. Though the evidence around these products is mixed, ...

Q: Can you explain probiotics? Who should take them, and are they harmful in any way? They seem helpful to me in calming my stomach. A: For many generations, society feared bacteria, seeing only the ...

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Taking probiotics (beneficial living microbes) and magnesium together is ...

Dear Doctor: Can you explain probiotics? Who should take them, and are they harmful in any way? They seem helpful to me in calming my stomach. Dear Reader: For many generations, society feared ...

Have you been taking probiotic supplements only to be deceived by the claims made? Can’t seem to find a good supplement without worrying about losing money or wasted efforts? If the answer is yes, ...

Cold weather can wreak havoc on skin and immunity — and it turns out; your vaginal health is no exception. Hygiene, dress ...