Brain fog is the result of “bad connections” between the gut and the brain, said Gerard Clarke, a professor of ...

That crisp, bubbly sip of a diet soda can feel like a perfect afternoon pick-me-up or a satisfying mealtime companion. Since it contains zero sugar and zero calories, it seems like a harmless choice, ...

Leigh Weddle, PharmD, is a board-certified pharmacist specializing in medication therapy management based in Kansas City, Missouri. She also has expertise in chronic disease management, microbiome and ...

Picture your future self: still curious, quick with a joke, following the plot twists of a great novel and sharp as ever. To increase your chances of staying sharp as you age, there are plenty of ...

The Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes—has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a ...

Strong social relationships, particularly high-quality marriages, may help protect against obesity by influencing a complex communication system between the brain and gut, according to new research by ...

A new trial suggests that a “green Mediterranean diet” — which cuts out animal proteins in favor of plants — can lower biomarkers tied to accelerated brain aging. Participants were told to cut back on ...

The mind-body connection can shape our appetite because our expectation of what we've eaten influences the brain's ...

Robert A. Harrington, MD: Hi. I’m Bob Harrington from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, and I’m here at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in New Orleans. It’s been a great ...

Is that bubbly diet soda doing more than quenching your thirst? From neurotransmitters to cravings and the gut-brain axis, here’s what science says about its impact on your brain. Aspartame may ...