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Are all the products on store shelves that claim to be probiotic or prebiotic really good for you? A UC Davis microbiologist separates hype from health.

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Medically reviewed by Roxana Ehsani, RD Probiotics are live microorganisms (such as bacteria and yeast) that have health ...

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We hear about probiotics a lot, especially in terms of gut health. But they also crop up in conversations on vaginal health.

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It’s the breakout beauty trend of little products with big promises. But do creams containing friendly flora really deliver skin benefits? We quizzed the pros to find out.