Research from the University of Wisconsin adds to the evidence that gut inflammation may be linked to cognitive decline.

New research from Duke University highlights the role of neuropods, specialized sensory cells that act like taste buds for the gut. Here's how they can influence weight loss. Talk about a “gut feeling ...

Across the globe, more than a billion people live with obesity. It's not just a matter of weight—it's tied to serious health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and even some cancers. Yet despite ...

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 ...

Married people who feel emotionally supported by their partners tend to weigh less than those in marriages lacking that connection, according to research from UCLA. The difference isn’t trivial, ...

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 ...

UCLA research shows that strong emotional connection can influence the brain-gut axis, dial down food cravings, and lower obesity.

As interest grows around how gut health might impact mental health, researchers have discovered that probiotics could be the next breakthrough supplement to fight negative emotions. A small new study ...

Inflammation is at the center of many of today’s most common chronic diseases — but what if the real starting point isn’t where most people think?

New research from Duke University highlights the role of neuropods, specialized sensory cells in the colon that act like taste buds for the gut. Neuropods “sample” nutrients like sugars and bacterial ...