Gut inflammation prevented by pain-sensing nerves, mouse study suggests
Pain-sensing neurons can ward off inflammation and tissue in the gut by regulating the gut microbiome, finds a new mouse study.
Gut Brain Connection
Gut mechanism responsible for rebound weight gain in children with obesity uncovered
New research shows that children with obesity who’ve experienced recent weight loss are more likely to display hunger-related brain activity post-meal.
Individual gut microbiome could dictate personalized, more effective depression treatments
Dr. Jane Foster is hoping to unravel how the trillions of gut microbes in humans are related to depression and other mental health disorders.
Craving donuts? Scientists discover urge for junk food comes from gut signal to brain
A gut-brain signal that gives people the urge to gorge on burgers, pizza, and ice cream has been discovered by scientists.
Stress plays a key role in your gut health. Here are 3 easy ways to counteract daily stressors
It’s especially important for patients with gut conditions, or virtually any chronic or autoimmune disease out there to manage stress.
Neurotoxin discovery reveals how Alzheimer’s disease actually starts in the gut
Gut toxins play a key role in gastrointestinal issues, but now, a new study reveals a specific toxin is a major contributor to Alzheimer’s disease.
Cutting processed foods from your diet, even in small amounts, slashes risk of dementia
Slight changes to one’s diet, such as replacing processed foods like potato chips at lunch with just half an apple, reduces the chances of developing dementia.
Gut health is linked to brain disease — but there’s a lack of strong data to explain how
A review by an international team of researchers confirms evidence that links the gut with neurodegenerative diseases, but exactly why or how remains unclear.
Your gut health could dictate whether you develop Alzheimer’s disease, world-first study shows
People with gut and digestive issues may suffer from brain struggle, including Alzheimer’s disease development.
Simply looking at food triggers inflammation in the brain, can impair health in overweight people
Just the sight of food triggers an inflammatory response in the brain.