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The gut-brain axis is an intricate communication network between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system.

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How microbial metabolites from everyday foods connect the gut, brain, and skin to influence inflammation, emotional health, ...

Scientists at Johns Hopkins have uncovered a surprising new way to influence brain activity by targeting a long-mysterious class of proteins linked to anxiety, schizophrenia, and movement disorders.

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Gut microbiome researcher Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS, shares the latest insights on the role of probiotics, disorders of the ...

The peptide known as BPC‑157 (pentadecapeptide BPC-157) has garnered increasing attention across research domains ...

A fiber-rich, Mediterranean-style diet remains one of the most effective ways to support a healthy microbiome. Talk to your ...

Recognizing obesity as a chronic condition can improve treatment by shifting the focus to biological factors. Get to know ...

Can a nasal spray give you tanner skin, better digestion, and a pep in your step? Medical professionals sniff out the truth ...