Our bodies are complex systems, but a surprising new study offers a fresh perspective on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), suggesting a profound link between a child’s gut health and their brain activity. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) indicate that imbalances in gut-produced chemicals may disrupt brain functions and contribute to behaviors associated … Read more
What if a simple change in your gut could warn you about a concussion, even before you feel the typical symptoms? For years, the focus after a head injury has been on what’s visible – the dizzy spell, the headache, the feeling of fogginess. But new research is turning that idea on its head, suggesting … Read more
For families facing glioblastoma, the most aggressive and devastating form of brain cancer, hope often feels like a distant dream. Current treatments, including cutting-edge immunotherapies that aim to activate the body’s own cancer-fighting cells, have shown limited success as standalone therapies for this relentless disease. However, groundbreaking research is now revealing that the intricate world … Read more
What if the tiny microbes living inside your gut aren’t just helping you digest food, but are also whispering secrets to your brain and immune system? Groundbreaking new research suggests this might be the case, uncovering hundreds of previously unknown molecules produced by our gut bacteria. These mysterious compounds, called N-acyl lipids, are now being … Read more
Anew study at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis demonstrates that the state of the gut microbiome has profound effects on the functions of the brain.
A recent study suggests a surprising ally in its defense against bacteria and viruses: the gut.
The animal study found a causal connection between gut bacteria and the behavioral and cognitive changes seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
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.
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.
A review by an international team of researchers confirms evidence that links the gut with neurodegenerative diseases, but exactly why or how remains unclear.