Asymptomatic Subjects. Sixty-five healthy, asymptomatic volunteers aged 54.2 ± 2.0 years (mean ± SEM; range 20 86 years) were involved in the present study. All subjects were initially screened for H.

The ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori thrives where most other living things get chemically minced into bits–the acidic environment of the human stomach. Scientists are divided on exactly ...

Sept. 2, 2004 -- Ingestion of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus (La5) and Bifidobacterium lactis (Bb12) significantly decreases urease activity of Helicobacter pylori after six weeks, ...

A total of 47 patients had a positive result for at least two of the conventional tests, and so were considered H. pylori-positive. The IRUT showed high sensitivity (91.5%) and specificity (98.1%) and ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A "functional" yogurt helps fight the ulcer bug Helicobacter pylori, according to results of the first human clinical studies with the yogurt reported Sunday at the 237th ...