Lucy Jones, Registered Nutritionist for Yakult, shares her insights into the gut-brain connection and shares why looking ...

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

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion. Not all brain cells are found in ...

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 ...

Good gut health is crucial for overall well-being—and modern science has revealed a deep connection between the gut and the brain. This connection is so strong that the gut is often referred to as the ...

Dr Sethi shares eight key facts about the gut microbiome, fibre, fatty liver and the powerful connection between the gut, ...

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, ...

Although the sensation of defecation urgency in patients with IBS appears in the gut, a recent study suggests that it’s nuanced and related to several regions of the brain.

That knot in your stomach during a job interview isn’t just in your head—it’s the result of an intense biological dialogue happening between your brain and digestive system. While you’re busy ...

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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 ...