The gut and brain are in constant communication through the gut-brain axis, with emerging research suggesting that a healthy ...

Now, modern science is revealing what we’ve long known, in one form or another: that the health of our gut affects much more than just food digestion. Not only is the gastrointestinal system involved ...

Your gut is feeling the drama—here’s how to dial it down.

It’s not a connection most people make, but stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can show up in your gut, too. A growing body of research points to the gut–brain axis as the link between gut health ...

Psychological stress may alter the gut microbiome, potentially accelerating the aging process in bone marrow stem cells, a ...

Chronic constipation is a common digestive disorder and is often viewed as a trivial problem across the world but now ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For years, I’ve treated patients whose symptoms didn’t fit neatly into any one diagnosis. Brain fog with no ...

Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD typically alternate between periods of high energy, euphoria, irritability and/or ...

Two experts at the forefront of untangling the gut-brain connection explain its role in IBS, Parkinson’s, and depression.

A new review maps how microbial signals from the gut may disrupt appetite control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and pancreatic function, pointing to a more targeted future for the treatment of ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology, researchers showed that very small numbers of culturable gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice. Alterations in the gut microbiome ...