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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205165613.htm) Scientists reveal gut microbes' hidden role in anxiety: Could probiotics be the next mental health breakthrough?
Feb 5th 2025, 16:56

Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. Their research suggests that microbial metabolites -- specifically indoles -- play a direct role in regulating brain activity linked to anxiety. This finding opens up exciting possibilities for new probiotic-based therapies to improve mental health.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131900.htm) Study finds new link between food choices, depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Feb 5th 2025, 13:19

New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction to early memory problems.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131431.htm) Carbohydrate cravings in depression
Feb 5th 2025, 13:14

Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally have less appetite, they prefer carbohydrate-rich foods.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131253.htm) Beyond the gut: A new frontier in IBS treatment by targeting the brain
Feb 5th 2025, 13:12

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may alleviate IBS symptoms by acting directly on the central nervous system. Using a novel stress-induced mouse model, they found these drugs reduce abdominal pain and regulate bowel movements. This research suggests a promising approach to treating IBS by targeting stress as a contributing factor.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250205131112.htm) Communication between body muscle and the brain influences fertility
Feb 5th 2025, 13:11

A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that a protein produced in the muscles helps manage the release of a hormone made in the pea-sized gland attached to the base of the brain.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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