Most people think of the brain as the control centre of the body, but scientists have discovered that the gut has its own ...

Now, modern science is revealing what we’ve long known, in one form or another: that the health of our gut affects much more than just food digestion. Not only is the gastrointestinal system involved ...

Almost 40% of Americans say their daily lives are affected by their bowel habits so Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author and a director of gut-brain research, joins TODAY to break down why gut health is so ...

It’s not a connection most people make, but stress doesn’t just affect your mood—it can show up in your gut, too. A growing body of research points to the gut–brain axis as the link between gut health ...

Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD typically alternate between periods of high energy, euphoria, irritability and/or ...

Scientists keep learning more about the connection between the brain and the gastrointestinal system. By Christina Caron Dr. Kyle Staller is a gastroenterologist, so it may be surprising that many of ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. For years, I’ve treated patients whose symptoms didn’t fit neatly into any one diagnosis. Brain fog with no ...

Chronic stress can damage the gut’s protective lining, triggering inflammation that may worsen depression. New research shows that stress lowers levels of a protein called Reelin, which plays a key ...

A new Nature study shows how parasite-driven inflammation in the gut activates a tuft cell to serotonin to vagus nerve pathway, helping explain why infection can suppress appetite. Study: Parasites ...

Share on Pinterest Coffee, even without caffeine, can reduce stress, improve learning, and boost mood by influencing your gut-brain axis. Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images New research suggests both ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology, researchers showed that very small numbers of culturable gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice. Alterations in the gut microbiome ...