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Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea

Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea


Probiotic Products May Prevent Antibiotic-Linked Diarrhea

Posted: 09 May 2012 05:36 AM PDT


 Study suggests microbes in special yogurts, other foods may help common complaint TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Consuming probiotic-rich foods may decrease the risk of diarrhea for patients who are taking antibiotics, a new study suggests. Probiotics are live microorganisms that are found naturally in foods such as yogurt and are believed to provide...

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U.S. Report Outlines Strategies to Prevent Obesity

Posted: 09 May 2012 05:32 AM PDT


 Promoting daily physical activity, making healthful food readily available are key components TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — The United States’ progress against the battle of the bulge has been slow, but certain strategies could speed obesity prevention efforts, a new report concludes. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) on Tuesday outlined five recommendations with the...

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IUD Use Tied to Modest Weight Loss

Posted: 09 May 2012 05:25 AM PDT


 Researchers were surprised, but noted that finding with birth-control device could be due to chance  By Carina Storrs TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Women who use an intrauterine device (IUD) as birth control may not have to worry about gaining weight after the device is implanted, new research suggests. Researchers compared the medical records...

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Exercise May Boost Survival in Breast, Colon Cancer Patients

Posted: 09 May 2012 05:18 AM PDT


 Review looked at six decades of studies on cancer, physical activity  By Steven Reinberg TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Being physically active might lengthen the lives of people with breast and colon cancer, a new study suggests. Exercise may also benefit patients with other cancers, but there is no substantial evidence to make that...

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That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health

Posted: 09 May 2012 05:14 AM PDT


Study found that as drives got longer, waistlines expanded and fitness levels dropped By Alan Mozes TUESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) — Now there’s another reason to hate your commute. New research has found that the longer your driving time between home and office, the less likely you are to exercise, the more your waistline...

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