Higher education actually protects you from gut disorders, fascinating study reveals
An education doesn’t just make you smarter — it may also protect your gut, a new study reveals.
Gut Brain Connection
Having this type of virus in your gut may improve your memory, study shows
A virus that lives in the gut microbiome is associated with better cognitive performance and memory in both animal and human studies.
High-fiber diet linked to lower risk of dementia
A new study finds that having a diet high in soluble fibers (think oats and legumes) is connected to a lower risk of developing dementia.
Your brain’s surprising ally when it comes to fighting infection: Your gut
A recent study suggests a surprising ally in its defense against bacteria and viruses: the gut.
3 Ways to Manage Anxiety Through Gut Health
Those who suffer from unbalanced microbiomes will be more likely to struggle with depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
Strong evidence of connection between gut microbiome and developing Alzheimer’s
The animal study found a causal connection between gut bacteria and the behavioral and cognitive changes seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
Here’s what happens to gut bacteria after cocaine ingestion, according to mouse model
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health were curious about the effects of cocaine on common gut bacteria in mice
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 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.