The gut-brain connection is a two-way street. The brain has a direct effect on the stomach and tummy troubles can also send ...

Recent research suggests a potential causal link between specific gut bacteria, blood metabolism, and the development of ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

Researchers say your daily cup—whether caffeinated or decaf—could ultimately affect your mood, memory, and stress level.

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New research is looking at the positive effects of coffee on the gut-brain connection.

Gut feelings The gut-brain connection is a key part of how the brain forms a picture of the rest of the body, a phenomenon known as interoception, explained Christoph Thaiss, Ph.D., an assistant ...

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. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...

Dear Doctors: My 22-year-old son is severely bipolar, which impacts his life terribly. I have kept up with the studies that have shown success in treating bipolar with a fecal transplant. Do you know ...