Many of us embark on a journey to improve our health through diet, meticulously counting calories, cutting out carbs, or restricting certain nutrients. We often link these efforts to physical improvements, like shedding pounds or managing a chronic condition. But what if your pursuit of a healthier body is inadvertently taking a toll on your … Read more
Dr. Jane Foster is hoping to unravel how the trillions of gut microbes in humans are related to depression and other mental health disorders.
A research team from the University of Basel in Switzerland, and the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel (UPK) reports that probiotics can support treatment with antidepressant medication.
The researchers say the Mediterranean diet may help people suffering with poor mental health by helping their gut release serotonin.
Researchers from several universities and health centers published a paper sharing the theory that emotional wellbeing could be linked to the human gut.
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.