One of the most exciting avenues of medical research today concerns the relationship between the gut and the brain, including the role of intestinal bacteria and their impact on physical and ...

The gut-brain link is a two-way connection in which the gut and the brain influence each other. It shows that the gut is responsible for much more than just digestion. This highlights the need for a ...

A striking fact is that most of our neurotransmitters are produced in the gut. Nearly 80 per cent of serotonin, the “calming” hormone that regulates mood, sleep and even gut motility, is made in the ...

Good gut health is crucial for overall well-being—and modern science has revealed a deep connection between the gut and the brain. This connection is so strong that the gut is often referred to as the ...

The vagus nerve functions as a communication channel that links the brain to the gut system. The brain receives chemical signals from the gut which report its current state, including feelings of ...

Stress significantly impacts digestion, disrupting gut bacteria and potentially worsening conditions like IBS. The gut-brain axis highlights the connection between mental stress and physical gut ...

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Cold hands may be linked to gut dysbiosis, affecting heat regulation and circulation The gut-brain axis helps regulate mood, metabolism, and thermoregulation Thermal medicine is exploring how heat and ...