Rachel Feltman: Happy new year, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. Whether you’re an avid backpacker, an occasional park stroller or someone whose ...

Long overlooked, the connection between our gut microbes and brain is yielding new insights into mental health ...

The gut and brain are in constant communication through the gut-brain axis, with emerging research suggesting that a healthy ...

LONDON - Gastrointestinal disorders have a wide range of causes but can be very difficult to treat effectively. Specialists at the Royal College of Physicians Annual Conference in London discussed the ...

The microorganisms in our intestines play an important role in many bodily processes, from digestion to emotions, and are a key factor in our overall health. A number of modern diseases could be ...

For decades, scientists viewed the brain as the primary control centre of the human body, responsible for thoughts, emotions, memory, and decision-making. The digestive system, meanwhile, was largely ...