GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid functioning as the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter that can act on ...

Postbiotics are beneficial compounds created by probiotic bacteria when they ferment prebiotics (fiber). Learn about their ...

According to Professor Gaisford, we should be taking probiotics daily, first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Attending a destination wedding brings a mix of excitement and challenges, especially when it comes to packing.

Some traditional froyo shop owners have found ways to use social media to their advantage. Ali Mahfouz, the owner of Yogurt Co. in Wyandotte, Mich., jumped on the Dubai chocolate trend last October ...

Probiotics are not a primary treatment for RA, says Dr. Nahar. “Patients should work with their rheumatologist to create a treatment plan that fits their needs,” she adds. Plus, the long-term ...

Probiotics — those good-for-you live bacteria and yeasts — have been found to support a healthy gut and may even help treat some digestive problems. Here’s how you can make sure you’re ...

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 ...

How Much Sun Do You Need for Vitamin D? If you're using sunscreen and plan to be outside anyway, brief sun exposure may help with vitamin D production. Research shows that about 10 minutes of midday ...

That’s a BFD, considering that one in two postmenopausal women will get osteoporosis. But we need more studies in women, not just animals, to know if these benefits are legit. In more good news, ...

If you’re moderately active, for example, you walk regularly or do light workouts, you do not need more protein than the recommended 0.75g per kg of body weight. If you’re more active, for example, ...

So, do dogs need us? Stray dogs, which number around 200 million worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, live fairly independent of humans.