14 May 2010 - Probiotic Bacteria Found to Improve Immune Response of Elderly
Scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help preserve and enhance the immune system of the elderly by acting as a carrier for probiotic bacteria. The research, published in FEMS Immunology & Medical Microbiology, reveals that daily consumption of probiotic cheese helps to tackle age-related changes in the immune system.
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January 2010 - Probiotics and gut health: A special focus on liver diseases
Probiotic bacteria have well-established beneficial effects in the management of diarrhoeal diseases. Newer evidence suggests that probiotics have the potential to reduce the risk of developing inflammatory bowel diseases and intestinal bacterial overgrowth after gut surgery.
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21 October 2008 - Yoghurt can benefit bladder cancer, say researchers
Two servings of yoghurt per day can reduce the risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 40 per cent, say Swedish scientists.
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6 March 2008 - Probiotics: eat your bugs
Australian researchers say probiotics can help some common bowel conditions. But how do you know what you're buying?
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16 February 2008 - Bacterial input a mixed culture
Health experts tell us that “live” bacteria cultures in yoghurt and probiotic drinks can ward off infections and allergies, but just how many of these good gut bugs are in popular products on our supermarket shelves?
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14 February 2008 - Probiotics 'protect top athletes'
Probiotic supplements reduce the number and length of infections suffered by long-distance runners, Australian research has found.
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6 February 2008 - Probiotic yoghurts to cut infection in UK hospitals
Probiotic yoghurts are being used at hospitals in the UK to cut the risk of patients developing superbug infections.
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20 January 2008 - Probiotic bacteria could keep us slim
"Friendly" bacteria present in yogurts and other foods may one day allow you to absorb less fat from your diet.
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2 October 2007 - Prebiotics may prevent excessive teenage weight gain
A daily supplement of prebiotic inulin and oligofructose may help adolescents maintain an appropriate body weight and BMI, according to new research from the US.
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11 June 2007 - Fish oil and yoghurt
Some types of commercial yoghurt can clear the bowel of antibiotic resistant bacteria, according to a recent study in the Medical Journal of Australia. And, fish oil - since studies over 30 years ago put the remarkable good health of Eskimos down to their high seafood intake - hopes have been high for the health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids found in fish. Despite the potential for our hearts, joints and brains - a leading Australian nutritionist is not convinced enough evidence is there, yet.
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26 January 2007 - Yoghurt drinks lead food market growth
Drinkable yoghurt is the world's fastest growing food and beverage product, ACNielsen reports, suggesting manufacturers should target this sector more aggressively.
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14 November 2005 - Probiotics and Eczema in Young Children
Eczema is a chronic condition of the skin and it's becoming an increasing problem in young children. In young kids food allergy has often been associated with eczema. Researchers in Western Australia have studied the effects of probiotics on eczema or severe atopic dermatitis in young children.
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