Disorders of gut–brain interaction, such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, are increasingly linked to ...

When the liver fails, toxins—such as ammonia—that should be filtered from the blood build up and reach the brain. The result is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a devastating neurological complication of ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified three types of nerve cells connected to the intestinal villi, suggesting that previously unknown neural networks regulate fluid balance in the gut.

Athlete mental health has become a growing concern across endurance, aesthetic and weight-sensitive sports. While ...

Psychological stress may alter the gut microbiome, potentially accelerating the aging process in bone marrow stem cells, a ...

As the body ages, changes in the bacteria living inside the digestive system can lead to a weakened sensory connection ...

"Our research highlights the importance of addressing gut problems that can be experienced by people with brain disorders, taking a holistic view that recognizes the ways gastrointestinal issues may ...

A substantial proportion of patients with disorders of gut-brain interaction had carbohydrate intolerance. These patients experienced more severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and somatic symptoms, ...

Digestive symptoms often appear years before tremor in Parkinson’s disease, and growing evidence suggests the gut-brain axis may play a critical role in early disease processes and symptom management.

A bidirectional CNS–GI–skin communication network transmits signals via neuroendocrine pathways, immune mediators, and microbial metabolites, reframing acne, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis as ...

Mental health professionals are discovering that many cases of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders might actually originate in the digestive system rather than the brain, fundamentally ...