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Endurance Exercise Training Has Beneficial Effects on Gut Bacteria Composition

Neuroscience NewsOctober 15, 2018

A new study reports six weeks of endurance exercise training has beneficial effects on gut bacteria composition. Researchers report exercise inflammation causing microbes decrease while microbes linked to enhanced metabolism increase.... Read More...

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Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered

Neuroscience NewsOctober 11, 2018

A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...

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Blood Viruses Lead to Digestive Problems

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2018

WUSTL researchers report viruses such as West Nile and Zika can kill neurons in the gut, disrupting bowel movements and causing intestinal blockages.... Read More...

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Connection Between Cognitive Function and Diet

Neuroscience NewsOctober 3, 2018

A new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.... Read More...

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Artificial Sweeteners Have Toxic Effects on Gut Bacteria

Neuroscience NewsOctober 1, 2018

A new study reports FDA approved artificial sweeteners and some sports supplements are toxic to digestive gut bacteria. Researchers say the consumption of artificial sweeteners can adversely affect gut microbial activity, causing a wide range of health issues from cancers to type-2 diabetes.... Read More...

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Gut Branches of Vagus Nerve Essential Components of Brain’s Reward and Motivation System

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2018

Researchers report a gut-brain neural circuit establishes the vagus nerve as an essential component of the brain system that regulates reward and motivation.... Read More...

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‘Gut Sense’ is Hardwired, Not Hormonal

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2018

Researchers report appetite signals cross a single synapse in under 100 milliseconds, relaying information from the gut to the brain much quicker than previously thought.... Read More...

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Household Cleaners May Contribute to Obesity in Kids By Altering the Gut Microbiome

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

Antibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Even on Standardized Diet, Gut Flora Changes from Day to Day

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2018

Researchers say that, despite taking a standardized diet consisting of a liquid meal replacement, gut bacteria change frequently and unpredictably.... Read More...

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Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 14, 2018

Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging. ... Read More...

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Human Gut Study Questions Probiotic Health Benefits

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 7, 2018

According to researchers, probiotics may not be as effective as most believe. Researchers report many people's digestive tracts prevent standard probiotics from successfully colonizing them.... Read More...

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Bile Acids Reduce Cocaine Reward

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2018

Using mouse models, researchers found bile diversion surgery reduced cocaine induced increases in dopamine release and cocaine related behaviors. Researchers believe bariatric surgery or the consumption of a synthetic bile drug may help curb cocaine addiction in humans.... Read More...

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