Eating extra servings typically shows up on the scale later, but how this happens has not been clear. A new study published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation by a multi-institutional team ...

Neuroscientists at the University of Pittsburgh Brain Institute have traced neural pathways that connect the brain to the stomach, providing a biological mechanism to explain how stress can foster ...

The gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microbes that lives within our intestines, is extremely important to our overall health. Our microbiome plays an integral role in our immunity, how we ...

Scientists have discovered a direct link between gut microbes and anxiety-related behaviour. Microbial metabolites, particularly indoles, help regulate brain activity linked to fear and stress. This ...

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist, emphasizes habits like drinking water before coffee, morning sunlight, breathwork, and post-meal walking to support gut-brain health. He also ...

Obesity may trigger anxiety-like behaviour through changes in brain function and gut bacteria A high-fat diet in mice led to increased anxiety symptoms and altered brain signalling Findings highlight ...

Autism might begin in the gut — not the brain. A new study has found autistic children have [distinctly] different bacteria in their stomachs compared to kids without the condition. The researchers ...

A striking fact is that most of our neurotransmitters are produced in the gut. Nearly 80 per cent of serotonin, the “calming” hormone that regulates mood, sleep and even gut motility, is made in the ...