Scientists say your gut may be shaping your mood more than you realise, as doctors warn that poor digestion, stress, and ...

By now, most people have heard of the gut-brain connection. Some would go as far to say the gut is your second brain. Terms ...

Today, probiotics are basically a household name. The digestive health products market is currently estimated at around $60 ...

Functional abdominal pain disorders cause significant stress in children, driving high care use. New guidelines urge ...

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The connection between the gut and brain was discovered long ago, but the role of the gut microbiome in this relationship is still being explored. Recent studies suggest that disruptions or ...

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

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

A recent study published in the journal MedComm reviewed the potential role of the gut microbiota-brain axis (GBA) in neurological disorders. Microbiota is a crucial determinant of human health and ...

In recent years, the gut-brain connection has emerged as a top topic when it comes to brain health. Breakthroughs in research have revealed that the gut contains an extensive network of neurons and ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...