Abstracts & Commentary
Supplementing with vitamin D was associated with increased beneficial bacteria and decreased pathogenic bacteria in a recent study.
A combination of natural agents long used by natural-medicine practitioners gets some evidence-based validation in a new intervention study.
Spore-based probiotics may offer an appealing alternative to pricey rifaximin and onerous diets in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome.
Which probiotic strains work best for different subtypes of IBS and at what dose? A recent meta-analysis offers some answers.
To supplement with B complex or not to supplement? A new study raises tricky questions.
After 3 months on a ketogenic diet, women with PCOS lost more than 20 pounds on average, a new study reports.
Natural infection by measles—but not the measles vaccine—may compromise the immune system for many years.
A recent study that combined tissue culture, mouse, and human data creates a compelling argument that pollen exposure weakens innate immune defense against viral infection—and not just in allergy sufferers.
The growing appetite for ultra-processed foods worldwide is linked to a rise in mortality and obesity risks.
Looking at scenes of nature may curb a sweet tooth—and the desire for instant gratification—better than viewing urban scenery.
