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·April 1, 2026·9 min read

Link Found Between Antibiotics and Depression in Pregnancy

A study of 94,000 women reveals that antibiotic use before and during pregnancy is linked to increased psychological distress. Researchers point to the disruption of the gut-brain axis as a potential cause for this "stepwise" increase in mental health risks.

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·March 28, 2026·9 min read

How Intestinal Cells Trigger Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered that gut lining cells trigger the neuroinflammation seen in Multiple Sclerosis. By mistakenly "presenting" antigens, these cells create pathogenic Th17 cells that migrate to the brain and spinal cord.

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·March 25, 2026·8 min read

How the Gut Tells the Brain to Stop Eating

Researchers have discovered the molecular pathway connecting the gut immune system to the brain. By mapping how tuft cells signal the vagus nerve, the study explains why parasitic infections and gut issues cause a lingering loss of appetite.

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·March 12, 2026·6 min read

High-Fat Diets May Allow Gut Bacteria to Infiltrate the Brain

A new study reveals that a high-fat diet can turn the vagus nerve into a highway for gut bacteria to reach—and potentially inflame—the brain.

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·March 11, 2026·13 min read

Reversing Memory Loss via the Vagus Nerve

Scientists prove that "brain aging" is driven by signals in the gut, and reversing the process is as simple as a nerve "reset."

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·February 26, 2026·6 min read

Gut Microbiome Reset Reduces Brain Inflammation

Healing from the inside out. Scientists discover that resetting the gut microbiome after a brain injury can "unscramble" signals to the brain and speed up cell repair.

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·February 24, 2026·7 min read

Childhood Diet Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Brain

Childhood junk food leaves a "hidden" mark on the brain. Scientists discover how early diets rewire the hypothalamus and how gut bacteria can help fix it.

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·February 23, 2026·5 min read

Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat Schizophrenia

Dopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.

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·February 16, 2026·7 min read

Delivery Method of Probiotic Flips the Brain Between Memory and Mood

Memory or Mood? Your choice of probiotic might depend on the packaging. New research reveals that how probiotics are prepared dictates whether they help your focus or your feelings.

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·February 16, 2026·11 min read

Early Life Diets Quietly Shape IQ Years Later

New research shows that a toddler's diet can predict their IQ in elementary school, and ultra processed foods are the primary culprit.

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·December 15, 2025·7 min read

Tiny Gut Imposters Could Be Driving Multiple Sclerosis

New research reveals that when gut bacteria closely resemble the myelin sheath that protects nerve fibers, the immune system can become confused and attack both — accelerating multiple sclerosis. In mouse experiments, bacteria engineered to mimic myelin triggered faster disease progression by activating aggressive immune cells that infiltrated the nervous system.

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·December 4, 2025·6 min read

Strong Marriages May Rewire Brain–Gut Signals

Strong emotional support within marriage may help protect against obesity by altering how the brain and gut communicate. People in highly supportive marriages showed better control of food cravings, healthier gut metabolism, and higher levels of oxytocin, a hormone linked to bonding and appetite regulation.