Tag: digestive health

Q. I'm 65 and recently developed a yeast infection. Aren't these infections unusual in postmenopausal women? A. Vaginal yeast infection occurs at least once in...

In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers have found that processed foods common to the Western diet are a large contributing factor...

If you have experienced changes in your regular bowel habits, thyroid problems may be the culprit. Thyroid problems are one of the most common...

The American Institute for Cancer Research is doing everything they can to slash cancer rates in the country. Here’s what they have to say...

If you have recently visited a local youth baseball diamond, basketball court, or soccer field, you have undoubtedly seen children and adolescents consuming energy...

Fermenting sausages using lactic acid producing bacteria is a curing process that has been used by many cultures for centuries. However, researchers have recently...

From whole grain wheat and oats to beans and lentils--packing your diet with fiber-rich foods is a very good thing. A body of science...

While researchers are still gaining an understanding of how gut health affects our overall health, one thing has become clear – interfering with natural...

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the answer is a strong YES. Pregnant moms and their breastfed children have fewer infections and days of diarrhea...

Antibiotic use in children is being examined by many doctors and researchers. For the past decade, infectious disease researchers have suggested that the high...