New research reveals gut bacteria significantly influence heart health by producing chemicals affecting cholesterol, ...

Escherichia coli (E. coli), a type of bacteria commonly found in the human gut, could spread as quickly as swine flu, new ...

Still, human data is more nuanced. “While the evidence that the gut microbiome affects mood is relatively strong, evidence ...

This study links childhood gut microbiome to brain connectivity, highlighting its role in internalizing symptoms like anxiety ...

Recent research uncovers a direct gut-brain communication system, revealing how certain gut microbes send real-time signals ...

A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in ...

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.

New research has found that social interactions among meerkats may be crucial to their health and survival—thanks to the ...

A new study has found seven types of prescription medications can have a lasting impact on the gut microbiome, which can ...

New research shows how America's fiber shortage triggers gut bacteria to attack intestinal lining, causing body-wide ...

A comprehensive review published today in Brain Medicine illuminates the intricate connections between gut microbiota and sleep regulation, establishing the microbiota-gut-brain axis as a critical ...

The enteric nervous system (ENS) is a vast network of nerves built into the walls of the intestine. While it is well known ...