Women are more than twice as likely as men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and if you’re one of the 45 million Americans who live with the condition, you know all too well the ...

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, ...

Ever feel your stomach tighten when you’re anxious? That’s no coincidence — your gut and brain constantly talk to each other through nerves, hormones, and microbes. When anxiety hits, digestion shifts ...

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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 ...

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 ...

In today’s busy world, people often talk about mental stress and stomach problems as if they are two different things. But Ayurveda, India’s ancient science of life, has always said that the gut and ...

A recent study published in the journal MedComm reviewed the potential role of the gut microbiota-brain axis (GBA) in neurological disorders. Microbiota is a crucial determinant of human health and ...

Brain scans suggest probiotic yogurt may subtly influence brain chemistry and connectivity, alongside changes in the gut microbiome.

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.