Did you know we have more bacteria living on and within our bodies than we have cells? While most of us think of bacterial infections as bad, that's not always the case. In fact, most bacteria have a symbiotic relationship with our bodies -- we both benefit. A bacteria that lives in your stomach may even prevent a person from developing asthma.
Your stomach has acids in it to help your body digest foods. A bacteria called Helicobacter Pilori, or H. Pylori, is able to flourish in...
In deciding what I should write about today I reread Dr. Eisner's January 24th post. In it he answers a readers question about the possible... Read more »
I've heard that people can cause rosacea by using too many skincare products. Is this true? According to the National Rosacea Society,... Read more »
I've heard that people can cause rosacea by using too many skincare products. Is this true? According to the National Rosacea Society,... Read more »
Helicobacter pylori is a bacteria found in the lining of the stomach wall. It is a fairly common bacteria, present in about 30% of the... Read more »
Like many others, I have tried the probiotic yogurts that are touted to help the digestive system. Putting these microbes in your... Read more »
New research has found that people who suffer from acid reflux and Barrett's esophagus have different bacteria in their throats than healthy people.... Read more »
The common, ulcer-causing bacteria called H. Pylori has been found to reduce the risk of asthma and allergies, and now researchers say it may help... Read more »
Scientists say that the convention wisdom of diet, exercise, and genes don't explain every case of obesity. In fact, some obese people eat fewer... Read more »
According to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, eating a Western diet may cause a rise in bad gut bacteria in... Read more »
Researchers at the University of Philadelphia may have discovered the cause of the immune response that leads to inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)... Read more »
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