Not all brain cells are found in the brain. For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion.

In a conversation with Dr. Steven Gundry, I reflect on what the gut–brain connection reveals about inflammation, longevity, ...

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 ...

Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by gastroenterologist and health advocate Dr. Partha ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

Good gut health is crucial for overall well-being—and modern science has revealed a deep connection between the gut and the brain. This connection is so strong that the gut is often referred to as the ...

Brain cells are increasingly being found outside the brain, and now researchers have identified specific neurons in the abdomen that control some aspects of digestion. Not all brain cells are found in ...

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 ...

Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...

The connection between the gut and brain was discovered long ago, but the role of the gut microbiome in this relationship is still being explored. Recent studies suggest that disruptions or ...

That knot in your stomach during a job interview isn’t just in your head—it’s the result of an intense biological dialogue happening between your brain and digestive system. While you’re busy ...

For example, a team at Caltech has identified two distinct types of neurons in the abdomens of mice that appear to control different aspects of digestion. The finding, reported in the journal Nature, ...