Scientists are closing in on the brain’s internal circuitry for hunger, revealing a surprisingly precise “off switch” that ...

Scientists at the Dutch food research organization NIZO and the University of Twente have developed a human-relevant, ...

Stronger coordination between the brain and the stomach’s natural rhythm is linked to higher levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, according to the largest study of its kind from Aarhus ...

But, because you enjoy pretending to be the smartest person at the dinner table, I have some science for you. It turns out ...

Women are more than twice as likely as men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and if you’re one of the 45 million Americans who live with the condition, you know all too well the ...

A young woman's persistent acne led to the discovery of a deep connection between her gut health, stress, and skin. This case ...

For decades, mental health research focused almost exclusively on the brain. Depression was framed as a chemical imbalance, anxiety as faulty ...

The intricate bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, known as the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA), is fundamental to human physiology and ...

The connection between the gut and brain was discovered long ago, but the role of the gut microbiome in this relationship is still being explored. Recent studies suggest that disruptions or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Questions about hunger and fullness come up constantly in my clinic. Many patients try to manage appetite through willpower alone, ...