Coffee doesn’t just energize—it actively reshapes the gut and mind. Researchers found that both caffeinated and decaf coffee ...

Lifestyle contributor Sherry Mukasa Matemachani discussed the gut-brain axis and its connection to stress, as well as tools and techniques for managing stress, such as the Nuna Emotion Tracker, ...

Scientists are learning more and more about the surprising connection between the human gut and the brain. A new study now ...

Two recent studies published in Gastroenterology provide evidence that events in early life shape the long-term health of the ...

Stress disrupts gut bacteria and key neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which can worsen both mood and digestive issues over time. Prioritizing fiber-rich foods, fermented foods, sleep, ...

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 ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both mice and thousands of children found links to symptoms like pain, ...

THERE’S A REASON that your gut is nicknamed the “second brain.” According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the walls of the ...

Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition that affects the brain and mainly changes how people move. Around 8 million ...

In a recent study published in the journal PLOS Biology, researchers showed that very small numbers of culturable gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice. Alterations in the gut microbiome ...