New insights into the gut-brain connection suggest that what you eat may directly influence your mood, focus, stress levels, ...

Almost 40% of Americans say their daily lives are affected by their bowel habits so Dr. Trisha Pasricha, author and a director of gut-brain research, joins TODAY to break down why gut health is so ...

A new study suggests that a daily probiotic may provide extra support for older adults being treated for depression.

Talk about a gut-brain connection. Scientists have long known about the link between our stomachs and our brains, warning ...

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A recent study published in the journal MedComm reviewed the potential role of the gut microbiota-brain axis (GBA) in neurological disorders. Microbiota is a crucial determinant of human health and ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

In recent years, the gut-brain connection has emerged as a top topic when it comes to brain health. Breakthroughs in research have revealed that the gut contains an extensive network of neurons and ...

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, ...

The gut and brain are in constant conversation through a powerful biochemical signaling pathway. This two-way connection ...

New research in fruit flies shows that gut signals can influence appetite and sleep, highlighting the gut's role in behavior.