January 13, 2009 – Wall Street Journal
Bug Crazy: Assessing the Benefits of Probiotics
January 8, 2009 – Tampa Tribune
Gut Check: Are Probiotics The Cure To What Fails You?
Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research announced. Young investigators committed to basic research on gastrointestinal microbiota, probiotics and their role in health and disease should apply. Application deadline: February 10, 2009. Two grants made available by Danone and Yakult in the amount of $50,000 are available. www.probioticsresearch.com.
June 23, 2008 - Cancer Monthly
Cancer & Bacteria
June 3, 2008 - NutraIngredients.com
Probiotics may offer hay fever hope
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=85652&c=r9WBjoQfy3H9ktxFFPjKug%3D%3D
June 2008 - Food Product Design
The Science Behind Probiotics & Prebiotics
http://www.foodproductdesign.com/articles/probiotics-prebiotics-bacteria.html
May 25, 2008 - The Vancouver Sun
Probiotic bacteria may help in weight loss: study
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=ff9b6053-1741-4eab-afa8-54a6aa3c9a6a
March 12, 2008 - BBC News
Probiotic Hope for Kidney Stones
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7277967.stm
March 7, 2008 - Washington Post
Bacteria Mix in Guts of Babies Predicts Obesity
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/03/07/AR2008030702098.html
Dannon and Yakult announce a new Young Investigator Grant Program. Two awards of $50,000 will be granted to young investigators for original research in the area of gut microbiota and health. See www.probioticsresearch.com for details.
December 13, 2007 - The News & Observer
Not all bugs in our system are bad
http://www.newsobserver.com/105/story/827350.html
December 13, 2007 - Herald Tribune
Friendly Bacteria
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20071212/NEWS/712120568/-1/newssitemap
December 13, 2007 - ABC World News
The Healthy Bacteria
http://abcnews.go.com/search?searchtext=probiotics&from=0&to=9&type=video
December 12, 2007 - NBC4
Eating Yogurt May Help Prevent Cold, Doctors
http://www.nbc4.com/health/14832202/detail.html
December 10, 2007 - Winston-Salem Journal
Probiotics now inside American foodstuffs
http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ/MGArticle/WSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173353802381
February 7, 2007 - National Public Radio
Study Offers Hope for Treating Colic
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7238059
January 8, 2007 - Forbes.com
Good-For-You Germs
http://www.forbes.com/health/2007/01/05/healthy-bacteria-probiotics-forbeslife-cx_avd
_0108probiotics.html
January 2, 2007 - News Channel 5: Boston
Study:Probiotics May Cure Colic
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/asseenon5/10654878/detail.html
October 16, 2006 - USA Today
An appetite for bacteria?
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/yourhealth/2006-10-15-probiotics_x.htm
July 31, 2006 – The Monitor
Bacteria a Healthy Hot Trend in Dairy
http://www.themonitor.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm
&StoryID=14513&Section=Valley%20Life
July 20, 2006 - National Public Radio
Getting the Goods on 'Good Bacteria'
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5569230
June 7, 2006 - American Academy of Microbiology Report released: "Probiotic Microbes: The Scientific Basis"
This report is the outcome of a colloquium convened by the American Academy of Microbiology in November 2005 to discuss the current state of knowledge regarding probiotics.
Download report
June 30, 2006 - Contra Costa Times
'Good guy' bacteria help maintain well-being
http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/local/states/california/
alameda_county/montclair/14938332.htm
June 1, 2006 - Star Telegram
Probiotics stir more people to pop culture
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/living/14714751.htm
May 30, 2006 - Nutraingredients.com
Probiotics could target causes of liver cancer
http://www.nutraingredients.com/news/ng.asp?n=68037-valio-probiotics-liver-cancer
May 8, 2006 - KPIX-TV San Francisco
"Good Germs" Good For You
http://cbs5.com/seenon/local_story_129011601.html
April 25, 2006 - Nutraingredients.com
Probiotics could help stress-induced gut problems
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=67299-probiotics-
lactobacillus-stress
April 24, 2006 - BBC News
Probiotics may ease gut disorders
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4938020.stm
April 21, 2006 - Local 2 Houston
Probiotics' Popping Up In More Food Products
http://www.click2houston.com/health/8890003/detail.html
April 21, 2006 - WNDU-TV Indiana
New studies indicate more bacteria is good for you
http://www.wndu.com/news/mommo/042006/mommo_49415.php
April 3, 2006 - WHDH-TV Boston
Healthy bacteria
http://www1.whdh.com/features/articles/healthcast/BO17226/
April 2006 - Natural Products Industry Insider
Probiotics Boost Efficacy of Peptic Ulcer Treatments
http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/hotnews/64h10151717.html
March 20, 2006 - FoxNews.com
"Good" Bacteria Used to Fight Salmonella
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,188262,00.html
March 19, 2006 - Boston Herald
Three's the charm: Try these pillars of good intestinal bacteria
http://theedge.bostonherald.com/healthNews/view.bg?articleid=131224
March 9, 2006 - Newswise
Probiotic Microbes Could be a Key to Good Health
http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/518396/
January 16, 2006 - Newsweek
Gut Flora? Great!
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10754238/site/newsweek/
November 6, 2005 - EurekaAlert!
Workers on daily probiotic less likely to take time off sick
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2005-11/bc-wod110105.php
November 4, 2005 - MedPageToday.com
ACG: Probiotic Compound Seems Effective in Subset of IBS Patients
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Gastroenterology/InflammatoryBowelDisease/tb/2077
September 14, 2005 - The Scotsman
The 'cure' for cold? Friendly bacteria
http://news.scotsman.com/health.cfm?id=1929532005
July 2005 – Prepared Foods
10 Myths About Probiotics
http://www.preparedfoods.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/BNP__Features__Item/
0,1231,155378,00.html
May 16, 2006 - United Press International
Probiotics studied in preventing asthma
http://www.upi.com/ConsumerHealthDaily/view.php?StoryID=20060516-122941-3981r
May 5, 2004 - Daily Mail (UK)
Friendly Bacteria "helps autistic children"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/womenfamily.html?in_article_id=
298823&in_page_id=1799
May 2005 - Food Product Design
Synbiotic Synergy of Pro- and Prebiotics
February 2005
The French Food Safety Agency published a document prepared by foremost probiotic researchers in France summarizing the effects of probiotics and prebiotics on intestinal microflora and immunity. This document is in both English (pages 59 – 126) and French. It is an extensive review, highlighting 'important points' at the end of each section and can be downloaded at http://www.afssa.fr/ftp/afssa/28176-28177.pdf.
January 20, 2005 – Paris, France
Paris, France "YLFA International" (Yogurt and Live Fermented Milks Association) was founded today with the aim of federating at international level the industrial and institutional key players of yogurts and live fermented milks to promote their health benefits. The Association includes four founding members: Danone, Nestlé, Yakult (Japan) and Yoplait. The head office is located 42 rue de Châteaudun 75314 Paris Ccedex 314.
December 12, 2004 – NutraIngredients.com
Suppliers identify solutions for new probiotic foods
December 1, 2004 – Daily Herald
Bacteria to the Rescue 'Friendly' Bacteria Can Help Gastrointestinal Health
November 1, 2004 - BBC News
Should we top up our friendly bacteria?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3952407.stm
August 22, 2004 - BBC News
Friendly bacterial "target ulcers"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3582902.stm
September 23, 2004 – Medical News Today
Nutrition and the Immune System
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/medicalnews.php?newsid=13904
September 17, 2004 – Food Navigator
Probiotics firms seek stronger ties with research to protect market share
September 14, 2004 – New York Times
Putting Good Bacteria to Work
May 2004 - Prepared Foods
Dairy's Probiotic Promise
http://www.preparedfoods.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/BNP__Features__Item/
0,1231,124864,00.html
April 4, 2004 – Charlotte Observer
Probiotics: More bang for your bacteria
March 30, 2004 – The Scotsman
Bacteria Basics
http://news.scotsman.com/features.cfm?id=362982004
March 30, 2004 – NZCity.com
High Hopes for Allergy Study
http://home.nzcity.co.nz/news/default.asp?id=38125
March 25, 2004 – FortWayne.com
What's new: Probiotic drinks, lettuce extract
March 15, 2004 – Washington Post
More Bac for Your Buck
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn?pagename=article&node=&contentId=
A61710-2004Mar15¬Found=true
March 3, 2004 – News 14 Carolina
Pre/Probiotics
February 2, 2004 – CBS "The Early Show"
Bacteria that will cure you?
February 2, 2004 – UCSD
Probiotics Beneficial Even When Inactive, According To UCSD Study
January 5, 2004 – Baltimore Sun
Good bugs getting more notice; Probiotics: Researchers say friendly bacteria can improve intestinal functioning and may be a source of treatment for a range of diseases
November 12, 2003 – FoodProductionDaily.com
Improving standards in probiotics
October 13, 2003 – Natural Products Industry Insider
Supporting Beneficial Bacteria
October 14, 2003 – Reuter's Health
Probiotic curbs diarrhea in kids on antibiotics
October 2003 – Gastrointestinal Nursing (UK)
Gut Instincts
October 2003 – Øresund Food Excellence
Breakthrough in probiotics: Probi signs licence agreement with Danone
September 2003 - Nutraceuticals World
Probiotics: Good for What's Bugging You
August 2003 – Gastroenterology Canada – August 2003
Probiotics look promising in diarrhea, pouchitis
August 2003 – Dairy Foods
Don't let probiotics get away
July 9, 2003 – North Caroline State
Good GI Tract Bacteria Have Genetic Advantage Over Bad Bacteria
July 9, 2003 – USA Today
A bug for what's bugging you: Probiotic products tout live bacteria for health
May 15, 2003 - Healthology
Probiotics: Are Bugs a Man's Best Friend?
(Article with inserted comments/clarifications in blue from Dr. J. Bruce German, Professor, Department of Food Sciences & Technology, University of California at Davis)
May 2003 - Dairy Foods
Why Not Functional Yogurt?
Click here to read more.
April 1, 2003 - New York Times
Aliens Inside Us: A (Mostly Friendly) Bacterial Nation
Click here to read more.
In Memory: Dr. Marvin Speck, North Carolina State University professor and probiotic pioneer
http://fsweb2.schaub.ncsu.edu/FOODSCIENCE/newsletter/Summer03/
newslettersummer03.htm
March 2003 - Food Technology
Cultural Revolution
March 1, 2003 - Science News Online
Bacteria-Stocked Beverage Clears Pathogens from Nose
March 7, 2003 Reuters Health
Drink juice, eat yogurt to avoid bladder infection
Click here to read more.
May 24, 2002 - Cheese Market News
Probiotics Grabbing a Tiger by the Tail.
Dannon's Actimel now available nationwide in Whole Foods Market stores
Click here to read more.
The Nordic Network for Metabolites from the Lactic Acid Bacteria - News from NORD LACT NET
Beneficial effects of probiotics and prebiotics on colon function, Lecture prepared by Ian Rowland, Ph.D., Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health, University of Ulster, Coleraine http://online.kennis.org/nl/lectures/vlag/rowland/
ConsumerLabs reports on testing of commercial Probiotic Supplements and Foods (Including Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium). They conclude that one third of probiotics lack enough active bacteria http://www.consumerlabs.com/results/probiotics.asp
FDA announces initiative to provide better health information for consumers www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2002/NEW00859.html
December 27, 2002 – Cheese Market News
Association Focuses on Probiotics, Prebiotics
Click here to read more.
November 2002 – Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals
Probiotics – Good Bacteria Meet Functional Foods
Click here to read more.
November 2002 – Danone Newsletter
Effects of Probiotics on Intestinal Immunity
Click here to read more.
After two years, the FDA accepted Nestle's GRAS status petition for the use of Bifidobacterium lactis strain Bb12 and Streptococcus thermophilus strain Th4 in infant formula for non-immunocompromised infants over the age of 4 months. Click here to read more.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization convened a meeting in Cordoba, Argentina October 1-4, 2001 to evaluate the health and nutritional properties of powder milk with live lactic acid bacteria. The Expert Consultation evaluated the latest information and scientific evidence available on the functional and safety aspects of milk probiotics. It provided FAO, WHO and their Member States with scientific advice in relation to the nutritional and safety assessment of probiotics, in particular powder milk with live lactic acid bacteria; provide general guidance for the assessment of these probiotics and any specific questions arising in relation to their pathogenicity, toxigenicity, allergenicity or other specific features relevant to their nutritional properties or safety. Click here for the final report from this meeting.
February 5, 2002 - CNN.com Health
Feeling Fit: Good Bacteria
http://archives.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/05/feeling.fit.probiotics/index.html
October 3, 2002
Researchers to Toast Good Bacteria
August 2002 - ASM News
Much Ferment on the Probiotics Front
For detail, click
here
May 2, 2002 - Lawson Health Research Institute
Health Centres Set for London: Canadian Research & Development Centre for Probiotics
http://lriweb.sjhc.london.on.ca/LHRI/news/news_05_02_02.html
February 2, 2002 - Science News Online
Germs that do a Body Good
http://www.sciencenews.org/20020202/bo9.asp
September 2001 - Nutraceuticals World
Prebiotics, Probiotics and Symbiotics: Harnessing Enormous Potential
http://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/Sept012.htm
August 29, 2001 - Consumer Health Interactive
Probiotics
http://www.ahealthyme.com/topic/probiotics
June 25, 2001 - Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/columnnn/nn010625.html
June 11, 2001 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Health Minutes - Probiotics
http://www.abc.net.au/health/minutes/stories/s309690.htm
April 2001 - Nutraceuticals World
Probiotics - Positive Acting Bacteria Delivered Through Dairy Foods
http://www.nutraceuticalsworld.com/apr002.htm
March 2001 - NutraSolutions.com
The Probiotic Promise
http://www.nutrasolutions.com/CDA/ArticleInformation/features/BNP__Features__Item/
0,1269,112709,00.html
January 16, 2001 - The Globe & Mail
Take Some Good Bacteria & Call Me in the Morning
For detail, click here
January 15, 2001 - National Post
The Healing Power of Germ Warfare
For detail, click here
January 8, 2001 - U.S. News & World Report
Stomach-friendly bugs? Don't get butterflies
http://ww.usnews.com/usnews/issue/010108/nycu/pills.htm
November 21, 2000 - Boston Globe
The Good Bugs
For detail, click here
Program #408
Good Bacteria - PBS HealthWeek
http://www.pbs.org/healthweek/featurep3_408.htm
July 27, 2000 Telegraph
Bugs at war in the body: Some bacteria play an essential part in keeping us healthy
Click here to read more.
February 11, 2000 - CNN.com Health
Probiotics: Beneficial bacteria?
http://archives.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/alternative/02/11/probiotics.health.wmd/
index.html
Click here for a comprehensive November 1999 IFT Scientific Status review article on "Probiotics" with more than 140 scientific references published.
http://www.ift.org/publications/docshop/ft_shop/11-99/11_99_pdfs/11-99-sss.pdf
Dairy Council of California
Research Abstracts: Probiotics May Help Prevent Common Childhood Infections
Focus on Healthy Eating: Add Probiotics to Your Diet and Boost or Improve Your Immune System
