From gut bacteria to the brain, a chemical, sodium butyrate traveled through the bloodstream after traumatic injury, where 4 months of treatment helped scientists reduce inflammation, protect brain cells and made seizures less frequentPost-traumatic epilepsy treatment: Researchers are exploring sodium butyrate to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy after brain injuries. This ...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Ravi Kishan says ‘gut is our brain’. Gastro doctor, Dr Pal explains the surprising link between gut bacteria and behaviourRavi Kishan’s claim that the “gut is our brain” received support from Dr Pal, who explained the gut-brain connection. He noted that the gut...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
A gut health supplement found in common vegetables may reduce knee arthritis pain in six weeks, study findsNew research suggests a daily gut health supplement may reduce knee arthritis pain. Inulin, a prebiotic fiber, significantly lowered pain a...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Vidya Balan reveals the one diet which helped her decrease exercise without working out. Gastroenterologist Dr Pal decodes her regimen: 'Obesity has links to...'Vidya Balan's fitness journey highlights personalized diets and gut health importance. An anti-inflammatory diet reduces bodily inflammatio...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
More than 1000 years old, this ‘divine’ drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian foodDiscover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blen...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
The gut-brain bombshell: How bacteria in babies may hold the key to preventing Autism, ADHDNew research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing the risk of co...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
7 gut health mistakes that silently damage your digestion for years, gastro doctor warnsDigestive discomfort is often dismissed as normal. However, experts reveal everyday habits, even seemingly healthy ones, can harm gut healt...
08 May, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
No, they are not naughty, why kids really refuse veggies: Delhi nutritionist reveals the gut secret behind picky eatingDelhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra explains that picky eating in children is often driven by biology rather than bad behaviour. Gut–bra...
26 Dec, 2025, 10.04 PM IST
Not just diet, even relations can make you fat: BMI directly linked to strong social bonds in new researchA new UCLA Health study published in Gut Microbes shows that emotional support within marriage may directly affect BMI by influencing brain...
09 Dec, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
How this simple nut can support brain function and weight management, Expert saysWalnuts, grown mainly in California, are a nutrient rich superfood that provides various health benefits. Packed with fiber, omega 3 fatty ...
27 Nov, 2025, 12.41 AM IST
Want to cut dementia risk? Experts say this veggie could be the keyDietitians highlight spinach as a top vegetable for brain health, citing its rich nutrients that boost blood flow, combat inflammation, and...
22 Aug, 2025, 10.28 PM IST
Bananas, broccoli and a better brain: Experts list out feel-good foods that could boost your mood and memoryYour next mental health fix could be in your fridge, not your pharmacy. The Brain Docs and recent research highlight that prebiotic-rich fi...
18 Jul, 2025, 04.46 PM IST
Beware if you eat these 3 types of food that could be harming your brain, says neurosurgeonHyderabad-based neurosurgeon Dr. Raveesh Sunkara has identified three everyday foods he strictly avoids due to their harmful effects on bra...
15 Jul, 2025, 06.32 PM IST
Consuming high-salt diet can harm memory, leading to dementiaA study shows a gut-brain connection linking high dietary salt intake to neurovascular and cognitive impairment.
17 Jan, 2018, 07.40 PM IST
- Decoded: What causes that 'gut feeling'
London, Jan 7 (IANS) Human brain has a form of "wi-fi" which constantly picks up information about other people by simply looking at them, ...
07 Jan, 2018, 05.32 PM IST
Leptin: Your brain's superhero that keeps you full and controls weight lossLeptin, commonly known as the 'satiety hormone', is released by the fat cells, stomach, muscles and various other cells in the body.
11 Sep, 2017, 10.43 AM IST