Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the history of science and exploration. The discovery of Lactobacillus bulgaricus started with simple curiosity and a ...

Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Dr. Stamen Grigorov, a Bulgarian physician and microbiologist, on his 142nd birthday. Grigorov was the first scientist to discover Lactobacillus bulgaricus, the ...

While the story of King Francis’s dallying with yogurt turns out to be mythical, the real story of the introduction of yogurt ...

Researchers have reversed depression symptoms in mice by feeding them Lactobacillus, a probiotic bacteria found in live-cultures yogurt. Further, they have discovered a specific mechanism for how the ...

On a basic level, yogurt is a dairy (or, nowadays, even plant-based) product made through the process of fermentation. By combining heat, certain naturally occurring bacteria, and (often) thickeners, ...

Both types of yogurt are packed with nutrients, but Greek yogurt offers nearly double the protein and less sugar, while regular yogurt provides more calcium—here’s how to choose the best one for your ...

Whether you grocery shop at Aldi, Trader Joe's, Costco, Walmart or your local supermarket (we see you, Kroger), you've probably noticed that the world of yogurt has exploded over the years. These days ...

Yogurt, which is made from fermented milk, is a staple in many people's diets and is known for its many health benefits, ranging from gut health to bone strength to weight loss. Eating yogurt at a ...