Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Probiotics contain helpful bacteria or yeast similar to those in the gut. Common ...

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 ...

Scientists are trying to learn more about why people develop allergies to certain foods. Some research has indicated that the gut microbiome, a vast community of different microorganisms that lives in ...

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 ...

Is it really worth the hype?

Lactobacillus might sound familiar when the topic of probiotics comes up, but they are only one of many types of bacteria that have proven health benefits. In a new study by the Academy for Immunology ...

What are probiotics, and how are they beneficial to your body? Host of Bloom, Amber Freeman, joins scientific advisory board ...

These daily supplements can help relieve that post-dinner discomfort—and improve overall gut health.