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Daily Fit Tip: Try a fermented food

The word isn't all that appetizing, really -- fermented. It sounds like something that happens to gym socks left in a locker over a long weekend. But ... Read More »

Probiotics don't mix with pancreatitis

I have a bottle of probiotics in the fridge. But a new study published in The Lancet reveals you might want to stay away from probiotics if you're ... Read More »

Baby bacteria may predict obesity

A Finnish study discovered that the bacteria found in a baby's gut may be an early predictor of future obesity. The study, published in The American ... Read More »

You Are What You Eat: Superfoods of the year

Each week, we'll be offering original recipes and unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- ... Read More »

Dannon sued over yogurt claims

I'm not usually a sucker for advertising, but the cold and flu season has hit my family hard this month. Looking to boost our immunity after three ... Read More »

Fortified foods make eating healthy easier

Let's face it, unless you're a culinary genius (or have the money to have one on staff), it's sometimes difficult to make healthy food taste good. I ... Read More »

"Friendly Bacteria" is a growing trend in popular foods

Anybody who hasn't been living under a rock for the past few years knows all about the "organic" craze for more natural foods. These products sell ... Read More »

Probiotics popularity on the rise

Current research suggests that allergies and asthma, among other illnesses, may start in the gut when the delicate balance of microflora get out of ... Read More »

Preventing a MRSA infection

MRSA, which is a drug-resistant staph infection, is getting a lot of press this month. Infections from the bacteria are on the rise, faster than ... Read More »

Probiotics for kids

I love the crisp air and golden leaves of fall, but every October I dread when my kids start hacking and end up on antibiotics and nebulizers. Sinus ... Read More »