There are some situations where beneficial bacteria (either from foods or supplements) can post a threat to the host

Genetically programmed, living hydrogel material facilitates intestinal wound healing and may lead to a therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disease

A new study has found that probiotic yeasts derived from food are able to reduce the virulence of, and even prevent infections by, several types of fungi that are responsible for life-threatening infections in hospitalized and immune-compromised individuals…

A new study shows that breastfed infants who are fed probiotics for colic have reduced symptoms and episodes of crying.

The intestine is in constant communication with the brain, and the gut microbiome is an important contributor in this.

PARKINSON'S DISEASE is a condition which slowly damages parts of the brain over many years, but currently there's no cure. A recent study however has linked gut health to the condition, suggesting a certain strain of bacteria found in probiotics could help…

Tianjin University has successfully developed an oral vaccine to protect against novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19). Huang Jinhai, the professor who led the project, has himself taken four doses and has not experienced any side effects. The university…

The COVID-19 pandemic has researchers looking at exactly how probiotics may modulate the immune system. IPA examines the evidence.

Respiratory health is key. The lung microbiome and cells of the airways interact in complex ways with immune cell regulation.

On May 12, 2020, IPA will host a free 60-minute webinar with three top experts titled Probiotics: Can They Play a Role in Immune Support?

Probiotic supplements are widely available and are promoted as a general way to support the gut microbiome and promote health. A new publication in the Journal of Family Practice summarizes the latest evidence on using probiotics for a variety of specific…

COVID-19 primarily attacks the respiratory system. However, the links between the latter, your digestive tract and immune system make an examination of the role of nutrition and the gut microbiota in the fight against the virus relevant. Here is the first…

HONG KONG, June 11 (Xinhua) -- A probiotic formula was developed by scientists from the Chinese University of Hong Kong as a new approach to combat COVID-19, the university announced on Thursday.

Taking multivitamins, omega-3, probiotics or vitamin D supplements may lessen the risk of testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19 infection--at least among women--indicates a large population study, published online in the journal…

The latest microbiome research confirms that having the right bacteria in your gut can add years to your life.

Experiments in rats hint that an immune-suppressing drug that can be taken by eating a probiotic may relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis more effectively than injections