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Estrogens Play a Critical Role in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

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 […]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Shares Genetic Pathways With Mood and Anxiety Disorders

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

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Your Brain in Love

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

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What Is the Connection Between Female Sex Hormones and Diet?

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

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Why Is Alzheimer’s Disease More Common In Women?

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

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