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Caption: Close to 250 posters on research added an important dimension Credit: © Richard Siemens

International Research Conference Highlights Progress, New Directions In May, more than 600 people from 22 countries gathered at the 2006 North American Research Conference on Complementary and Integrative Medicine. Read about the research findings and perspectives shared on the rich diversity of CAM and integrative medicine. More

Lactobacillus bacteria. Credit: © Monika Wisniewska

Getting To Know "Friendly Bacteria" Probiotics, also known as "friendly bacteria" or "good bacteria," are found in certain foods and supplements. Find out more about these products and the evidence on their health benefits. More

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