The Gut’s Link to Parkinson’s: Hype or Hope?
Researchers review the evidence that Parkinson's disease may, at least for some patients, begin in the gut. ... Read More...
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Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body
A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.... Read More...
Some Gut Feelings Are A Red Flag
Researchers report gut-to-brain signals can influence emotions, mood and decision making, prompting people to avoid situations that make them feel uneasy.... Read More...
It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating You
Autophagy allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Diet Not Connected to GI Problems in Autistic Children
A study recently presented at the International Meeting for Autism Research suggests gastrointestinal problems commonly seen in children with ASD may be a result of stress, and not diet, as previously assumed. ... Read More...
Parkinson’s Associated Protein Linked to Human Upper GI Tract Infections
A new study reports chronic infections of the upper gastrointestinal tract could be linked to Parkinson's disease. Researchers say alpha synuclein, a Parkinson's linked protein, is released during upper GI infections, inducing an immune response. Findings suggest frequent chronic infections could overwhelm the body's ability to remove the protein, leading to the onset of Parkinson's.... Read More...
A Window to the Gut’s Brain
Researchers have developed a new system that allows for real time viewing of the enteric nervous system, and could provide a new way to identify gastrointestinal disorders.... Read More...
That Gut Feeling
A new study reports how sensory neurons detect fullness and nutrients after eating.... Read More...
Genetic Switch Turned on During Fasting Helps Stop Inflammation
Researchers report a molecular pathway that activates during fasting could help halt the spread of intestinal bacteria into the bloodstream.... Read More...