Gut microbiome plays key role in how babies experience fear
New research shows that a healthy gut microbiome actually decreases the feeling of fear in infants.
Gut Brain Connection
Stomach hormone ghrelin could lead to poor financial decisions, study suggests
Research indicates the “hunger” hormone may also trigger impulsive spending, especially when it comes to items that “feed” the brain’s reward center.
Does the gut play a role in Alzheimer’s disease development?
Gut bacteria have stood out for their effect on the brain, though how it affects Alzheimer’s is poorly understood.
Good gut bacteria = good mood? Study shows how your microbiome shapes your personality
Researchers report a variety of distinct bacteria and metabolomes in your gut actually have a connection to different personality traits.
Antibiotics linked to cognitive decline in middle-aged women — and the gut may be why
Study authors suspect that the gut-brain axis may be responsible for this link between antibiotics and cognitive decline.
Rumination syndrome: a gut-brain disconnection that causes regurgitation
Classified as a behavior disorder, rumination syndrome is brought about by habitual regurgitation that becomes uncontrollable after a prolonged period of time.
Opioids show promise as effective treatment for gut inflammation, IBD symptoms
Study results point to a promising future for opioids when it comes to treatment of inflammatory bowel disease and other gut ailments.
‘Piezo2’ protein involved in the sense of touch also plays critical role in avoiding constipation
A new study finds that a touch-sensing protein called Piezo2 is the one responsible for the gut knowing when it’s time to move food down the digestive tract.
Social influencer: How gut microbiome plays key role in your personality
A recent study finds that the gut microbiome influences personality traits involved in mental and physical energy.
Discovery of molecule linking eating and mating underscores gut-brain connection
Only recently have researchers suspected a physiological link between eating and mating that starts from the gut.