A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...

Scientists can have an inside look at the digestive system by studying very special cows. Follow a University of Idaho scientist as he explains how cows digest their food by opening a unique portal ...

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of dementia in older adults. It is a progressive brain disorder that ...

Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both ...

India, March 20 -- Early life stress may quietly shape gut health long after childhood. Researchers report that stress during pregnancy or early childhood can alter gut-brain communication and ...

Exposure to stress during early childhood may significantly increase the risk of long-term digestive disorders, according to a growing body of scientific research that is reshaping understanding of ...

The central nervous system (CNS) consists of the brain and the spinal cord and controls most functions of the body and the mind. The CNS governs voluntary movements, such as walking, and involuntary ...

When you consider digestive issues such as bloating, acidity, or constipation, sitting or standing posture is likely the last thing to cross our mind. We typically attribute such issues to food habits ...