What You Eat Affects Your Brain's Health and Mood
Scientists are discovering that the foods we eat have a big impact on our brain's health, especially on something called inflammation—which is when our brain …
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Your Gut and Brain Talk to Each Other—Here's Why That Matters
Scientists have discovered that your digestive system is constantly communicating with your brain, and when this conversation breaks down, it can cause …
Read MoreWhy People with IBD Still Have Stomach Problems Even When Feeling Better
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continue experiencing stomach pain and digestive issues even after their condition improves. Researchers …
Read MoreHow Your Child's Gut Bacteria Affect Brain Health and Digestion
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your child's stomach and intestines play a huge role in their overall health—not just …
Read MoreHow Gut Nerve Signals Control Special Intestinal Cells
Scientists studied how two types of nerve receptors in the intestines affect the special cells that line our gut. Using mice with these receptors removed only …
Read MoreWhy Good Nutrition Before Surgery Helps Your Brain Stay Sharp
When people don't eat well before surgery, their brains may have a harder time recovering afterward. Researchers reviewed studies showing that malnutrition—not …
Read MoreHealthy Eating May Help Cancer Patients Feel Better
Researchers studied 630 colon cancer patients to see if eating certain healthy foods could improve their mood and overall well-being. They looked at two eating …
Read MoreYour Emotions May Be Making Your IBS Worse
A new study of 148 people with IBS found that struggling to understand and express your emotions—a trait called alexithymia—may make gut symptoms more severe. …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Mood: How Your Gut Health Impacts Mental Health
Scientists are discovering that the food you eat doesn't just affect your body—it can also change your mood and mental health. Your gut contains trillions of …
Read MoreCan Gut Health Supplements Help Depression and Sleep?
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement called Morinda officinalis combined with beneficial bacteria (probiotics) could help people with depression who …
Read MoreApp Plus Coaching Helps IBS Symptoms Get Better
A new study tested whether a smartphone app combined with health coaching could help people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) feel better. IBS is a condition …
Read MoreSpecial Fiber Helps Fix Brain Problems Caused by Fatty Foods
Researchers discovered that a special type of fiber called fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) can help restore normal brain function in mice that ate too much fatty …
Read MoreLow-Lysine Diet May Help Reduce Anxiety in People With Obesity
Researchers discovered that eating a diet low in lysine (an amino acid found in many proteins) may help reduce anxiety and worry in people who are overweight. …
Read MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help Stop Migraines? What Science Says
Migraines affect about 1 in 7 people worldwide and can make life really difficult. Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut might play a …
Read MoreWhy Some People Can't Digest Fruit Sugar—And How It Affects Mood
A new study found that many people struggle to digest fructose (a type of sugar found in fruits and processed foods), and when this happens, it can change …
Read MoreHow Tough Life Circumstances Change Your Brain and Mental Health
Scientists have discovered that living through poverty, stress, and hardship actually changes how your brain works and affects your mental health. When people …
Read MoreWhen Stomach Problems Make Eating Harder: Understanding ARFID
Some people avoid or restrict certain foods, not because they worry about weight, but because of stomach issues, fear of getting sick, or sensitivity to tastes …
Read MoreStomach Problems May Increase Your Risk of Getting Parkinson's Disease
A large study of over 500,000 people found that having digestive problems might increase your chances of developing Parkinson's disease by 43%. Researchers …
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