Live bacteria from the digestive system can travel directly into the brain when the intestinal barrier is weakened. This ...

Researchers found that very small numbers of gut bacteria can translocate to the brain in mice, particularly when gut barrier ...

Grip strength is something people rarely think about until they experience a decline in it. For older adults, loss of grip ...

Blueberries are high in fiber and antioxidants that can help support your gut, brain, and heart health when you eat them as ...

Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

Almonds can help improve gut and heart health. They are a source of antioxidants and healthy unsaturated fats.

Researchers find that a gut bacterium may influence muscle strength and fitness, opening the door to probiotics that support ...

In a series of experiments, researchers found that a communication pathway between the brain and the gut may be integral to ...

Memory loss is often viewed as a brain problem, but the digestive system plays a major role. Research published in Nature shows that age-related bacterial changes disrupt nerve communication, and ...

Antibiotic use has been linked to changes in the gut’s bacterial species that can last for four to eight years 1. The gut ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.