News tagged with probiotic bacteria


Promising new antibiotic targets potentially deadly gut infections

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a promising new antibiotic to treat potentially deadly gastrointestinal infections without harming the beneficial probiotic bacteria ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Prebiotics: Do supplements in baby formula help prevent allergies?

Prebiotic supplements in infant formula may help to prevent eczema, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library. However, the review highlights a lack of high quality evidence for the effects of pre ...

Health created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Probiotic-derived treatment offers new hope for premature babies

Study in the American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology addresses critical component of problem affecting infants with necrotizing enterocolitis.

Medical research created Feb 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Could baby's tummy bacteria help spur colic?

(HealthDay)— Colic is a common problem for babies, and new research may finally provide clues to its cause: A small study found that infants with colic seemed to develop certain intestinal bacteria later ...

Pediatrics created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Genetically engineered bacteria could help in Crohn's and colitis

(Medical Xpress)—A new study in mice has shown that genetically engineered bacteria can protect against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes a host of conditions including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.

Medical research created Nov 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

In food form, some probiotics have a better chance to promote health

Functional foods containing bacteria with beneficial health effects, or probiotics, have long been consumed in Northern Europe and are becoming increasingly popular elsewhere. To be of benefit, however, the bacteria have ...

Health created Feb 22, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pill some day may prevent serious foodborne illness, scientist says

Modified probiotics, the beneficial bacteria touted for their role in digestive health, could one day decrease the risk of Listeria infection in people with susceptible immune systems, according to Purdue University resear ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study shows way to test health claims of probiotics

(Medical Xpress) -- Yogurt is popular among consumers, largely because the special live bacteria it contains are thought to benefit digestive health. But how much influence do these bacteria actually have ...

Medical research created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Could a probiotic be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease?

Scientists have been unclear for some time about how most probiotics work. A new study has found a scientific 'design' for a probiotic that could be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), such as Crohn's disease.

Inflammatory disorders created Oct 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A gut-full of probiotics for your neurological well-being

Probiotics, often referred to as 'good bacteria', are known to promote a healthy gut, but can they promote a healthy mind? Exploring the new world of neurological probiotics, researchers in BioEssays present new ideas on how ...

Other created Jul 06, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Comfort food: Probiotic-derived product protects in model of intestinal inflammation

Many people tout the beneficial effects of probiotics in preventing and/or treating several intestinal diseases, including ulcerative colitis.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Beneficial bacteria help repair intestinal injury by inducing reactive oxygen species

(Medical Xpress) -- The gut may need bacteria to provide a little bit of oxidative stress to stay healthy, new research suggests. Probiotic bacteria promote healing of the intestinal lining in mice by inducing ...

Medical research created May 10, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast