Archive for Colds & flu Category


Probiotics help distance runners stay …

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NEW YORK (Reuters Health)-Endurance runners'strenuous training can erode their immunity and make them more vulnerable to catching colds, but a daily dose of "good" bacteria could bring their immune systems …

Probiotics 'protect top athletes'

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Probiotic supplements reduce the number and length of infections suffered by long-distance runners, Australian research has found. Strenuous training can affect the immune system and make athletes vulnerable to coughs …