Have you ever been told to “listen to your gut?” Or have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach? It turns out these aren’t just figures of speech. Research shows there is a real connection ...

The relationship between gut health and the brain is often referred to as the “gut-brain axis”, representing an intricate communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. The ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and colon cancer are conditions that affect the colon, also known as the large intestine. IBS is a group of digestive symptoms that occur when the gut doesn't function ...

A groundbreaking discovery has unveiled an unexpected connection between a common gut bacterium and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, potentially reshaping medical understanding of this ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences brain inflammation. It ...

A deeper understanding of the relationships between gut microbiota and sleep will pave the way for innovative approaches to managing sleep disorders and enhancing overall brain health, potentially ...

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being ...

Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex ...

The human brain, despite representing only about 2% of total body weight, consumes approximately 20% of the body’s energy resources. This metabolic intensity makes the brain particularly responsive to ...