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By Rachel Sarnoff, MD What are Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI)? Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) are highly prevalent clinical syndromes, such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, in which individuals experience chronic and bothersome gastrointestinal symptoms due to disturbances in the brain-gut-microbiome system. They are exceedingly common, with 40% prevalence in adults and […]

By Jennifer Labus, PhD Studying sex difference in the brain is controversial given the existence of societal gender-biases and a long history of biological data being used justify sexist ideas (1). However, the investigation on sex differences in the human brain is of great interest given the sex differences in the prevalence of certain diagnoses

By Fiona Riddle “The dramatic rise in childhood obesity rates is thought to be one of the primary drivers of early puberty.” In recent decades, researchers have observed a concerning trend – girls are entering puberty at increasingly younger ages compared to previous generations. While the average age of menarche (first menstruation) in the early

By Amanda Johnson While women tend to live longer lives than men on average, the quality of their lives are more at risk, with women spending an average of nine years in poor health. Despite them living longer years, it is essential to find a way to better align their health-span with their lifespan. As

By Tien Dong, MD, PhD What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common and distressing gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a symptom cluster of chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Common comorbid conditions include bloating, abdominal distension, and anxiety. Despite its prevalence

By Monica Echeverri Magnesium is the most abundant mineral in the body. Yet, women in the US have lower dietary intake of this mineral than men, making them more prone to magnesium deficiencies. For women especially, magnesium is important because it plays a role in hundreds of different functions involved in hormone regulation. Thankfully, increasing

By Monica Echeverri Hormone imbalance is a term that’s often used, but what does it really mean? According to experts, it is defined as an excess or deficiency of one or more hormones in the body. Balanced hormones are important for both physical and mental health, as they regulate growth, reproduction, sexual function, and mood.

By Monica Echeverri Falling in love can be a wonderful experience that fills us with feelings of “butterflies” in our stomachs, adrenaline rushes, and euphoria. It may come as a surprise, but love is actually more closely related to the brain than the heart, and it remains one of the most studied yet least understood

By Eden Susenguth The complexity of the female body cannot be overstated. In the lifetime of a woman, there are a multitude of hormonal changes experienced. From entering puberty, beginning menstruation, pregnancy, perimenopause, and menopause, the female body is in a state of constant evolution undergoing physical, mental, and emotional changes based on aging and

By Fiona Riddle Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to premature cognitive decline and memory loss. In recent years, studies have shown a significant sex-related difference in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease. Out of the over 5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease, about two-thirds of these cases