Mouse study demonstrates how gut bacteria cause anxiety, regulate emotions
New research finds that bacteria living in the gut have a way of traveling to the brain and rearranging brain cells involved in anxiety.
Mental Health
3 in 5 people didn’t know that their gut impacts mental health, survey says
A recent survey reveals that although 90% of adults think about their gut health to some degree, 40% weren’t aware that the gut is linked to mental health.
Digital health program Digbi now uses ethnicity, gender to personalize care
Virtual healthcare provider Digbi Health has announced the inclusion of ethnicity and gender-based data in its program for those with chronic diseases and mental illness associated with inflammation of the gut and obesity.
New treatment could curb overeating habits, help people with obesity adopt gut-healthy lifestyle
In this new mode of obesity treatment, patients realize what is internally contributing to a physical drive to overeat.
Healthy gut can help fight depression, protect emotional wellbeing
Researchers from several universities and health centers published a paper sharing the theory that emotional wellbeing could be linked to the human gut.
Gut-brain connection: Prebiotics show ability to reduce anxiety
Introducing a prebiotic called galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) into the gut microbiome has a positive effect on gut health and greater emotional wellbeing.
Wisdom, loneliness linked to diversity of gut microbes
The intriguing science of emotions suggests that happiness stems from increased wisdom, health, and well-being.
Significant link found between peptic ulcers, gut function, and depression
A recent study of peptic ulcer disease and the contributing genetic factors confirms a connection between individuals suffering from stomach ulcers and those with depression.
Stress may be the culprit behind Crohn’s disease, study finds
New research reveals the important role of stress hormones on immune cells, shedding light on the origin of Crohn’s disease.
Gut bacteria linked to improved cognitive development in male infants
From digestion-related processes and immunity to the production of essential vitamins, gut bacteria carry out a wide range of critical functions in the body. Previous studies reveal the healing nature of these microbes when it comes to mental disorders. In addition to this, gut microbes may help improve comprehension and early speech development in babies. … Read more