Consuming a diet heavy in fat and sugar during childhood can permanently alter how the brain regulates appetite later in life, even if healthy eating habits are adopted in adulthood. However, ...

Giving probiotics to pregnant mice can enhance both the immune system and behavior of the mothers and their offspring, according to a new study led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center ...

Probiotics are good bacteria found naturally in fermented foods like sauerkraut, cheese and kimchi, as well as in drinks such as kombucha and supplements in the form of tablets and pills, according to ...

Experts are interested in exploring the complex relationship between the bacteria in the gut and brain functions that impact mental health. A recent study using mice highlights several components of ...

New research shows that encapsulated probiotics improve memory, while non-encapsulated powder is better for reducing anxiety and depression.

This study is reported by the team of Professor Shuang-jiang Liu from Shandong University. The study reveals that the gut probiotic Christensenella tenuis significantly alleviates endotoxemia and ...