Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
GLP-1 drugs may influence chronic pain through gut-brain and immune pathways
From microbial metabolites and spinal microglia to osteoarthritis and headache trials, researchers map how GLP-1 signaling intersects with…
Probiotics for mental health? A new review finds promising signals and major gaps
Researchers map the probiotic strains and gut-brain pathways being investigated across anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, revealing…
Gut microbes may help explain why obesity and type 2 diabetes become harder to reverse
A new review maps how microbial signals from the gut may disrupt appetite control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and…
Constipation may be tied to more than discomfort
A large review links chronic constipation with a higher likelihood of depression, pointing to gut-brain pathways and the…
Football Hits Too Mild To Cause Concussions May Still Change Players’ Gut
American football is a fast-paced physical sport that, at its core, is composed of high-velocity collisions, with the…
Drinking coffee alters your microbiome, mood, and memory
From your gut microbes to your mood and memory, new research reveals how daily coffee habits may shape…
What you could be eating in future is changing rapidly
Walk into any supermarket or café and take a look at the food advertisements. No longer are they…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
New microbiome therapy improves autism symptoms in children
A novel gut microbiome therapy delivers broad symptom improvements in children with autism, offering early hope for a…
New review explores whether berries can slow cognitive decline linked to obesity
Can everyday berries help protect the aging brain? A new systematic review explores how berry-derived polyphenols may influence…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…