October 8, 2008 (Orlando, Florida) — Probiotics might improve quality of life and multiple symptoms in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to results from a small new study.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Probiotics are the naturally occurring microbes that live in our guts. When they become outnumbered by bad bacteria—thanks to a ...

GAITHERSBURG, MD, August 7, 2012 – Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is excited to introduce a new probiotic medical food for children with IBS. A study published in the Journal of Pediatric ...

Children with irritable bowel syndrome who received Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG experienced significant reductions in the frequency and severity of abdominal pain, according to researchers from the ...

A leading medical group says there's some evidence that probiotics, or "good" bacteria, may have limited benefits for certain illnesses in children. But the group says the science isn't yet strong ...

November 17, 2010 — Lactobacillus rhamnosus strain GG (LGG) reduces the frequency and severity of abdominal pain in children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), with persistent benefit once treatment ...

Many parents have heard of probiotics — those “good bacteria” that help with gut health. But are probiotics safe for kids? And do they really help? Caroline Salozzo, MBA, RD, LDN, a registered ...

Editor's note: This column is the second of two parts addressing intestinal issues in children. All children have occasional stomach upset. But if your child has cramping, bloating, constipation and ...

A daily dose of "friendly bacteria" could provide relief for kids suffering from the cruel pain of a chronic tummy ache, suggests a new Italian study. Between 10 and 15 percent of school-aged children ...