Listeria infection could be prevented with gut bacteria, study finds

Researchers have identified four species of gut bacteria that they say could protect high-risk individuals against Listeria infection.

Later meal times can promote weight gain and upset metabolism

A new study shows that tendency to eat later instead of earlier promotes weight gain and raises levels of glucose, insulin, cholesterol, and triglycerides.

Lactobacillus from yogurt inhibits multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens

A Lactobacillus isolate from commercial yogurt, identified as Lactobacillus parafarraginis, inhibited the growth of several multidrug-resistant/extended spectrum β-lactamase bacteria from patients…

Dairy products a good dietary source of some types of vitamin K

Vitamin K, with its multiple forms, is among the lesser known nutrients. Now, new research from scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts…

One egg per day could reduce stunted growth

Stunted growth affects millions of children worldwide, but a new study finds that feeding young children one egg every day could help.