The use vs nonuse of probiotics and prebiotics, alone or combined, are linked to a greater decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms, new research shows.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Probiotics are everywhere, claiming to help us poop, restore gut health, and more. They can also be used to help threatened coral reefs.

A probiotic paste prevented the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease, but the treatment is still a proof-of-concept, not a cure.

Scientists with the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History have discovered that a bacterial probiotic helps slow the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease (SCTLD) in already infected ...

Probiotics may not only relieve digestive problems but also address some issues pertinent to women. Discover the best probiotics for women and how they work!

Discover whether apple cider vinegar or probiotics better support gut health. Learn how these popular remedies work differently and which might be best for you ...

The simplest way to understand the distinction between prebiotics and probiotics involves thinking of your gut as a garden. Probiotics are the beneficial plants themselves.

A newly-created probiotic has been found to lower levels of mercury among mice—and researchers hope this could soon help pregnant women and children eat fish more safely.

Nebraska businesses work together to create chocolate probiotics Dark chocolate may be an unlikely avenue for these probiotics, but Melissa Stephens thinks it's the perfect pairing ...

The term "probiotics" appears on the packaging of yogurts, kimchi, kombucha, sodas and supplements. If you eat or drink any of these products, beneficial bacteria will make their way to your gut ...

Taking probiotics may reduce negative mood, according to a new clinical trial. The results build on evidence showing the gut-brain connection's role in regulating emotion. Experts caution that ...