Have you ever been told to “listen to your gut?” Or have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach? It turns out these aren’t just figures of speech. Research shows there is a real connection ...

The relationship between gut health and the brain is often referred to as the “gut-brain axis”, representing an intricate communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain. The ...

Nicole O’Neill of OSF HealthCare explains how stress harms gut health via the brain connection and offers diet and stress ...

Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

Have you heard of the ‘gut-liver axis'? Truth be told, our liver and gut are highly connected and one system can impact the other. So if you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and have also been told ...

What does gut fermentation and stroke-induced brain inflammation have in common? Potentially a lot, according to new research looking into how the microbiome directly influences brain inflammation. It ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests the risk of IBS in people with ADHD is 1.63 times greater than in people who don’t have ADHD. SDI Productions/Getty Images A new study indicates there may be ...

A deeper understanding of the relationships between gut microbiota and sleep will pave the way for innovative approaches to managing sleep disorders and enhancing overall brain health, potentially ...

New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being ...