Inflammatory gut bacteria that carry proteins structurally similar to myelin may trigger the development and progression of ...

The gut contains the largest collection of immune cells in the body. New research at the Buck Institute shows that some of those immune cells travel along the brain/gut axis in a mouse model of ...

The role of the gut-brain axis in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has emerged over recent years as a possible target for therapeutics. But the mechanism linking the two remains to be fully elucidated. In ...

Travel foods, just like those eaten at home, have a strong effect on your microbiome and your health. A well-fed microbiome ...

New research found several everyday chemicals that can mess with your gut bacteria. While they're difficult to avoid ...

Abdominal fat is not a uniform tissue. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen, and ...

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), such as Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis (MS), represent a growing global health burden ...

WASHINGTON - We're deep into cold and flu season, and you're likely reaching for any immune-boosting foods you can find.

Your digestive tract is home to trillions of bacteria that dictate your immunity and mental health; unfortunately, these ...

UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have discovered a small compound produced naturally by gut bacteria that doubled the ...

Winter can be tough on the body, from low mood and fatigue to coughs, colds and sluggish digestion. Nutritionist Jo Travers ...