Some probiotics better in surviving, promoting health
February 23rd, 2012 - 4:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 23 (IANS) Probiotics are bugs known to promote health, but only some are able to survive the harsh environment of the human digestive tract.For instance, the lactobacilli strains ... Read more...
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Healthy bacteria could prevent obesity
May 26th, 2011 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 26 (IANS) Healthy gut flora -- microorganisms living in the digestive tract of animals -- can reduce the risk of obesity, a study says.The study, done on rats, ... Read more...
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‘Good bacteria’ in yogurt may not be as healthy as you think!
December 27th, 2010 - 12:48 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Dec 27 (ANI): Probiotic yoghurts and yoghurt drinks may not be as healthy as they are claimed to be - the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found that there is ... Read more...
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Designer probiotics could help in the fight against obesity
December 23rd, 2010 - 1:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 23 (ANI): Scientists from the Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC), Cork, University College Cork and Teagasc, in Ireland say that specially designed probiotics can modulate the physiology of host fat cells.According ... Read more...
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Dannon to pay $21 million to settle complaints against its probiotics products
December 21st, 2010 - 8:54 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Paris, Dec 21 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Dannon S.A. has agreed to a $21 million settlement with state investigations.Dannon was accused of exaggerating the health benefits of some of its dairy products. Federal and ... Read more...
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Probiotics cut duration of stomach upsets
November 11th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 11 (IANS) Probiotics cut the duration of stomach upsets like diarrhoea, says a comprehensive new review study.
A review of 63 studies involving more than 8,000 people found that ... Read more...
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Probiotic drinks ‘cut chances of diarrhoea’
November 10th, 2010 - 12:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 10 (ANI): A new study by Cochrane researchers has claimed that probiotic drinks given as therapies for diarrhoea reduce the length of time sufferers are affected and lessen the chance ... Read more...
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Secret of bacteria’s immune system unlocked
November 5th, 2010 - 3:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 5 (ANI): Scientists have just unlocked the secret of bacteria's immune system.The team led by Professor Sylvain Moineau of Université Laval's Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Bioinformatics showed that this ... Read more...
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Oily fish, blueberries, soy protein, vinegar and cinnamon aid memory
October 16th, 2010 - 1:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 16 (ANI): Scientists have for the first time discovered what effect multiple, rather than just single, foods with anti-inflammatory effects have on healthy individuals.The results of a diet study ... Read more...
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‘Hygiene bigger concern than terror attack at CWG’
September 18th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
Melbourne, Sep 18 (IANS) Swimming Australia (SA) coach Leigh Nugent Saturday said hygiene is a bigger concern for their swimmers than a terror attack at the Commonwealth Games Village.
Nugennt said the ... Read more...
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Junk food causing surge in illnesses and allergies in UK: Study
August 3rd, 2010 - 5:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 3 (ANI): Britain is facing a spike in allergies and illnesses across the country - courtesy junk food, says a new study.Evidence suggests, according to experts, that 'industrialised' Western diets ... Read more...
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Yoghurt could be the answer to curing hayfever
June 17th, 2010 - 4:38 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 17 (ANI): British scientists are testing a yoghurt drink that could provide a cure for millions of hayfever sufferers.In previous studies, it has already been established that probiotic yoghurt drinks ... Read more...
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Gut bacteria offer new insights for people with celiac disease
April 30th, 2010 - 2:39 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): Striking a balance of intestinal microbiota could play a role in early stages of celiac disease-related immune responses, according to a new study.The research has been published in ... Read more...
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Probiotic can’t help in diarrhoea caused by Salmonella
April 20th, 2010 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 20 (IANS) While probiotics are often cited as the cure for various stomach problems, the probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum has no effect on Salmonella which causes diarrhoea, research says.
A new thesis ... Read more...
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Excessive cleanliness increases your risk of illness
April 17th, 2010 - 4:10 am ICT by IANS
London, April 17 (IANS) Excessive cleanliness which creates a sterile environment has led to soaring rise in allergies, a study has found.
According to Guy Delespesse, director of the Laboratory for Allergy Research ... Read more...
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Fermented milk has therapeutic effect on chronic gastritis
April 10th, 2010 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 10 (ANI): Fermented milk is effective in the therapeutic treatment of chronic gastritis, according to a study.Gastritis produced by acetyl-salicylic acid (ASA) consumption is a common disorder worldwide.The use ... Read more...
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Blueberries keep intestinal inflammations at bay
February 9th, 2010 - 3:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 9 (IANS) Blueberries, rich in anti-oxidants and vitamins, can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, a new study says.
The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten ... Read more...
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Scientists find protein to boost power of probiotics
November 25th, 2009 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 25 (IANS) Scientists have isolated a protein that may help digestion.
"Probiotics need to interact with cells lining the gut (in the gastro-intestinal tract) to have a beneficial effect and ... Read more...
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Ice-creams get healthier, more yummy
November 10th, 2009 - 1:50 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Nov 10 (IANS) Researchers have discovered ways to create tastier and healthier ice-creams.
University of Missouri-Columbia (UM-C) researchers found the secret is to add fibre, antioxidants and probiotics."The idea of putting a ... Read more...
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Scientists developing probiotics to ambush disease-causing gut bacteria
September 8th, 2009 - 1:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 8 (ANI): Scientists from University of Adelaide are working on developing diversionary tactics in a bid to fool disease-causing gut bacteria that often lead to infections, such as cholera.According to ... Read more...
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‘Good’ bacteria in food can help gastric-bypass patients lose fat
July 15th, 2009 - 4:05 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 15 (IANS) Use of probiotics after a gastric bypass can help obese patients lose weight at a faster pace and avoid vitamin-B deficiency, according to the latest study.
Probiotics are ... Read more...
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Yogurt could help gastric-bypass patients lose weight more quickly
July 14th, 2009 - 5:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 14 (ANI): Taking probiotics after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery can help obese patients to lose weight more quickly, according to a new study.Probiotics are the so-called 'good' bacteria found in ... Read more...
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Probiotic drinks ‘are of no benefit to healthy people’
June 6th, 2009 - 3:23 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 6 (ANI): Consuming probiotic supplements is of no benefit to healthy people and can, infact, harm a person with compromised immune systems, warns a leading microbiologist.According to Michael Wilson, Professor ... Read more...
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Americans spend over 30 mins each day in bathroom!
May 28th, 2009 - 1:38 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 28 (ANI): Americans spend more than 30 minutes each day in the bathroom, finds a new survey.The Yankelovich survey showed that whether its "powdering the nose" or settling in for ... Read more...
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Nutritious new low-sugar vegetable juice benefits diabetics
March 27th, 2009 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): Chinese scientists have developed a nutritious low calorie and low sugar vegetable juice for patients with diabetes and pre-diabetic conditions.The research team led by Dr Heqin Xing and ... Read more...
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Good bacteria in dairy products can help deliver oral vaccine against anthrax
February 17th, 2009 - 5:07 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, February 17 (ANI): Scientists in America say that the good bacteria found in dairy products, which is associated with positive health benefits in the body, may also prove effective vehicle ... Read more...
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Good bacteria has eczema on the run
September 10th, 2008 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Sep 10 (IANS) A probiotic supplement, applied to the affected part, significantly halted eczema in infants under two, according to a study. Researchers from Universities of Otago and Auckland investigated the ... Read more...
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Soon, snacks filled with probiotics to keep soldiers tummies intact
July 6th, 2008 - 10:14 am ICT by ANI
Washington, July 6 (ANI): The next time American soldiers dig into the candy, cookies and cakes they get as rations, they will be taking a healthy bite, what with the treats ... Read more...
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Specific immunotherapy may work for people with allergies
June 12th, 2008 - 3:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Specific immune therapy could work for many people with allergies, according to the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care.The Institute has reviewed the ... Read more...
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Probiotics helpful in warding off inflammatory, autoimmune diseases
May 21st, 2008 - 2:17 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 21 (ANI): Probiotics are known to have beneficial effects on human health, and the latest to add on to the list of its benefits is the immune system, for ... Read more...
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Low levels of gastric acid increase odds of foodborne diseases
February 22nd, 2008 - 5:01 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): A new study from Australia has revealed that low levels of gastric acid increase the odds of foodborne infections in individuals.Gastric acid plays a key role in ... Read more...
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Red wine can keep food-borne diseases at bay
November 14th, 2007 - 2:05 am ICT by admin
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