December 5, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Probiotics could be helpful for children suffering from a common, itchy skin rash called atopic dermatitis, but at present the benefits appear to be very small, according to authors who reviewed of the effectiveness of "good bacteria" in treating this condition.

November 17, 2008 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A report released Monday concluded that "Gulf War Syndrome" is a legitimate condition suffered by more than 175,000 U.S. war veterans who were exposed to chemical toxins in the 1991 Gulf War.

October 31, 2008 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Giving children a type of "good bacteria" during their first 6 months of life doesn't reduce their risk of developing allergies in early childhood, researchers from Australia report.