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 ...

The PRoRota-project will use probiotics, improved education in hygiene and advanced mathematical models to prevent children ...

Preterm babies with very low birth weight who received a probiotic alongside antibiotics had fewer multidrug resistant bacteria and a more typical gut microbiome, a new study shows. The paper ...

According to a new review, mothers who take omega-3 fatty acid supplements and probiotics during and after pregnancy might reduce the risk of allergies and eczema in their babies. The review found ...

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up ...

Probiotic supplements aren't regulated and contain a wide spectrum of bacterial species. Here's some reasons why you haven't ...

As many as 15 percent of babies have colic, which can cause bouts of inconsolable crying. Researchers are testing probiotics to see if these good... Can Probiotics Help Soothe Colicky Babies? When ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving children a type of "good bacteria" during their first 6 months of life doesn't reduce their risk of developing allergies in early childhood, researchers from ...

Probiotics are live microorganisms found in some foods and supplements that may improve health. Research shows they may help manage conditions like eczema, diarrhea, and IBS, though different strains ...

The claim: Probiotics can soothe a colicky baby. The facts: Colic is one of the most prevalent conditions of infancy: About 20 percent of babies suffer the inconsolable bouts of crying that ...

Probiotics are microbes that pacify your immune system and prevent the collateral damage from an overactive inflammatory ...