Psychological stress may alter the gut microbiome, potentially accelerating the aging process in bone marrow stem cells, a ...

Two experts at the forefront of untangling the gut-brain connection explain its role in IBS, Parkinson’s, and depression. Plus, writer Craig Childs biked from the brightest sky to the darkest in our ...

People with anorexia nervosa have unusually high levels of a hormone called LEAP2 in their blood when they are in the acute ...

Fibromyalgia is a painful syndrome that also affects the psyche. Fortunately, improving the gut microbiome can significantly ...

Most people think of the brain as the control centre of the body, but scientists have discovered that the gut has its own complex nervous system, often called the “second brain.” Located throughout ...

Persistent fatigue, brain fog and weight gain despite normal thyroid tests may be linked to gut health. Experts explain how ...

If you’ve ever lost your appetite during a stressful week at work, felt butterflies in your stomach thinking about a crush ...

Aging changes gut bacteria in mice, weakening communication between the intestines and the brain. Restoring that connection ...

There has been growing recognition that gut health may play a role in Parkinson’s disease—a brain disorder. This article explores how research into the microbiota–gut–brain axis could reshape the ...

For some time now, we’ve known of a connection between the brain and the gut. Known as the gut-brain axis, it shows that what happens in the brain can directly affect the gastrointestinal system, and ...