Learn how feeding mice a high-fat diet can weaken their gut barrier, allowing bacteria to enter the brain, which suggests a ...

A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...

Researchers discovered that gut bacteria could travel to the brain via the vagus nerve in mice, offering clues to the gut-brain axis’ involvement in some neurological disorders. Weiss, Grakoui, and ...

Voluntary exercise reshapes gut microbiota and tryptophan metabolism, with consequences for the hippocampus, the ...

It's a well-known fact that stress negatively impacts mental health, but the effect of stress on the digestive system is ...

The peer-reviewed research article in Brain Medicine titled "Exercise induces changes in tryptophan metabolism by gut microbes associated with hippocampal function in adult rats," is freely available ...

Something happens when a rat starts running. Not just the obvious things, the faster heart, the warming muscles, the rhythmic percussion of paws against the wheel. Something quieter. Something that ...

A medical expert has outlined five "medical myths" he insists "need to be debunked". Dr Amir Khan elaborated on what he describes as widespread "nonsense" circulating online.

The doctor shared five "medical myths" he believes need to be debunked right now ...

Speaking in a video uploaded to his Instagram account, Dr Amir - who is best known for his appearances on ITV, explained more ...

Social media is a great tool for awareness, but when it comes to medical advice, there may be a lot of misinformation that can be far from the truth. Here’s what an NHS doctor has to say about these ...

You've probably heard whispers in wellness circles about certain foods becoming less friendly to your body as you age. Here's the thing: your metabolism doesn't care about your feelings. After hitting ...