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·June 19, 2025·5 min read

Gut Bacteria, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Risk Intertwined

A new study highlights how food insecurity may intensify the relationship between gut microbiome imbalances and cognitive impairment in adults. Analyzing data from 360 participants, researchers found specific bacterial “cliques” linked to poor cognitive outcomes, especially among those with limited access to nutritious food.

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·February 19, 2023·4 min read

Food Insecurity May Increase Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Food insecurity was associated with accelerated cognitive decline and brain aging in older adults.

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·September 9, 2022·7 min read

Food Insecurity Has Lasting Impacts on the Brains and Behavior of Mice

Food insecurity has lasting effects on both behavior and brain function in mice. Mice who grew up with food insecurity were more flexible in uncertain situations.

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·April 9, 2019·4 min read

Too hungry to learn: New research provides food for thought

While food insecurity was overall associated with lower cognitive scores in children, those who experienced food insecurity by age five, but later became food secure, showed further reduced scores in reading and vocabulary development.