Evaluating the Effects of Environmental Exposures on Neurological Disorders
Researchers have identified a number of environmental factors, including the herbicide Linuron, as inflammation activators in neurodegenerative disorders.... Read More...
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Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders
Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.... Read More...
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...
‘Seeing’ Music or ‘Tasting’ Numbers? What We Can Learn From Those With Synesthesia
Researchers take a deeper look at synesthesia, revealing the condition could be linked to some autoimmune diseases. The paper also reports synesthetes have better memory and are more creative than those without the disorder.... Read More...
Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions
Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.... 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...
Probiotics May Help Improve Symptoms of Depression
According to researchers, probiotics can help relieve symptoms of depression, as well as be beneficial in helping to treat IBS.... Read More...
Link Between Gut Microbes and Brain Structure in IBS Discovered
A new study reveals an association between gut microbiota and brain regions responsible for processing sensory information in those with IBS.... Read More...
Intestinal Bacteria Alter Gut and Brain Function
A new study reaffirms the link between intestinal bacteria and altered gut and brain function. ... Read More...
Psychotherapy Has Long Term Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Sufferers
A new study reports the effects of psychotherapy can persist for months after treatment has concluded for IBS sufferers.... Read More...
Can Behavior Changes Affect Your Microbiome? Investigating the Brain-Gut Connection
Researchers are investigating whether behavioral self management of IBS can lead to fundamental changes in the gut microbiome.... Read More...