• Probiotics’ Benefits May Be More Than a Gut Feeling0

    Probiotics are widely used to aid digestion and help restore gut bacterial balance after antibiotics. But some researchers are investigating the beneficial bugs for conditions that have nothing to do with the digestive tract. The Wall Street Journal, 11/27/2012

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  • Probiotics tied to lower risk of pregnancy problem0

    A recent study revealed that women who regularly take probiotics or eat yogurt, which contains “good” bacteria, may be less likely to suffer from the late-pregnancy complication called pre-eclampsia. This condition affects approximately 5% of all pregnant women and can be dangerous if diagnosed. Reuters, September 15, 2011

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  • Probiotics linked to lower risk of allergies for kids0

    A new analysis shows that probiotics, if taken by the mother during pregnancy and followed with supplements after birth, can reduce a baby's risk of developing allergies. The same was not found to be true for babies who only received probiotics after birth. The research team from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh says that further research

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    Last Revised: April 29, 2013   I.    INTRODUCTION   This User Agreement and Privacy Policy governs www.goodforyounetwork.com, www.goodforyou.net, www.tgfy.net,  and www.thegoodforyounetwork.com   and all related applications and/or services, regardless of how distributed, transmitted, published, or broadcast (each, a "Service”) provided by Carter Communications LLC (“we,” "us," or “our”), and is binding on all those who access,

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  • Prince, opioids and the rest of us: America needs a massive public education campaign to help people hooked on Percocet and related drugs0

    Have you ever been prescribed a painkiller? Did the doctor tell you that opioids like Persoset, Vicatin and Fentanyl, while effective in the short term, can become highly addictive? Did you think that it couldn’t happen to you?

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  • Preterm birth linked to chemicals0

    A group of chemicals that mimic hormones, called phthalates, which are contained in processed foods and personal care products, have been linked to an increased risk of preterm delivery for pregnant women. According to the study in JAMA Pediatrics, women with higher levels of phthalates were two to five times more likely to deliver before 37 weeks.

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