From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while highlighting why timing may be critical for slowing cognitive decline. Study: The association between gut microbiota and cognitive decline: A systematic review of the literature. Image credit: Toa55/Shutterstock.com The gut-brain axis is gaining importance as a modulator … Read more
Can everyday berries help protect the aging brain? A new systematic review explores how berry-derived polyphenols may influence metabolism, inflammation, and memory, while highlighting the need for larger, well-controlled trials to confirm their clinical impact. Review: Berry Consumption and Its Role in the Modulation of Obesity and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Image Credit: r.classen / Shutterstock … Read more
IntroductionHow diet affects microbial activityMicrobial metabolites linking systemsEffects on the brainEffects on the skinDietary patterns that support this axisClinical and future applicationsInflammatory biomarker trackingReferencesFurther reading This article examines how diet-driven gut microbes influence interconnected pathways linking mood, inflammation, skin health, and aging through immune, metabolic, and neuroendocrine signaling. It synthesizes evidence on microbial metabolites, dietary … Read more
New research shows a clear link between ADHD and irritable bowel syndrome, suggesting gut health could be a key factor in understanding and managing ADHD symptoms. Study: Association between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders and intestinal disorders: A systematic review and Meta-analysis. Image Credit: ClareM / Shutterstock In a recent review article published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers systematically … Read more
Summary: Contrary to long-standing beliefs, T cells—key immune cells—have been discovered in the healthy brains of both mice and humans. These cells, previously thought to only enter the brain during disease, were most concentrated in a region that regulates hunger and thirst. The study suggests that T cells travel from the gut to the brain, … Read more
From the Mediterranean diet to microbial metabolites, scientists reveal how maintaining gut health could be a powerful strategy to delay or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Review: Microbial diversity and fitness in the gut–brain axis: influences on developmental risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Image Credit: Volodimir Zozulinskyi / Shutterstock In a recent review in the journal Gut Microbes, researchers at … Read more
Oxford scientists propose that psychedelics could rewire brain circuits behind compulsive eating, offering a bold new strategy to treat obesity, if future trials confirm their potential. Review: The compulsive eating paradigm: can psychedelics help in treating obesity? Image Credit: Eskymaks / Shutterstock Psychedelics, a class of hallucinogenic drugs, may serve as a potential therapeutic intervention for some … Read more
Could a simple probiotic drink help fight Alzheimer’s? A new study explores how kefir reduces neuroinflammation and supports brain health, offering hope for future dietary interventions. Image Credit: etorres / Shutterstock In a recent review article published in the journal Brain Behavior and Immunity Integrative, researchers examined studies on human participants and animal models to evaluate the … Read more
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. The prevalence of depressive-like behavior is significantly higher in patients with cholestatic liver disease, leading to a notable reduction in the quality of life. This situation underscores the urgent need to investigate the mechanisms underlying the association between cholestasis and clinical depression. This review provides a … Read more
Feb 21, 2025 07:11 PM IST Anxiety and depression are mood-related behaviours, that make people feel low. Foods high in probiotics mitigate the situation. Mental health issues like anxiety and depression hinder day-to-day functioning, so the scientific community continues to strive to identify diet and lifestyle changes that can help ease them. Anxious behaviours can … Read more