Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disorder characterized by extreme mood changes. Individuals diagnosed with BD ...

Dear Doctors: My 22-year-old son is severely bipolar, which impacts his life terribly. I have kept up with the studies that have shown success in treating bipolar with a fecal transplant. Do you know ...

The gut houses a vast network of neurons and is home to trillions of microbes, which produce neurotransmitters and other chemicals that communicate with the central nervous system.

A groundbreaking analysis reveals that chronic consumption of fatty foods triggers a biological disconnect, flooding your gut ...

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.

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An Indo-German study highlights how gut microbiome disturbances, often from antibiotics or poor diet, can lead to ...

Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by gastroenterologist and health advocate Dr. Partha ...

Co-written with Jai Liester. In recent years, research has illuminated the intricate connection between our gut and brain, revealing how this relationship significantly impacts mental health. Now, a ...

Scientists led by the Institute of Nanotechnology in Italy, in collaboration with the ESRF, the European Synchrotron in Grenoble, France, have discovered how X-ray micro- and nano- tomography can ...

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, ...