Kefir's been quietly bubbling away for centuries (originating from parts of Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia) but only recently started getting the credit it deserves in the Western world as a ...

Two separate branches emerged. One included strains from Europe and the Pacific Islands, while the cemetery kefir strains were related to those from Tibet and some from East Asia. Researchers have ...

Let's find out. Kefir (pronounced keh-feer) is a tangy, slightly fizzy fermented milk drink that finds its origin in the mountainous region between Asia and Europe, specifically the Caucasus Mountains ...

Here are 9 health benefits of kefir that are supported by research. Kefir originated from parts of Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. Its name comes from the Turkish word “keyif,” which refers ...

New research from Brazil has identified promising cognitive improvements linked to regular consumption of kefir, a tangy probiotic-rich beverage with origins in Eastern Europe. Alzheimer’s ...

Kefir is a yogurt drink that is a staple in Eastern Europe. I’m back from a much-needed vacation, with an important investigation publishing while I was away. Did you catch my feature on the ...