Whilst the detrimental effects of smoking on health are both well known and overwhelming, there is increasing evidence that smoking actually protects against some conditions. Smokers have a lower ...

Background Fermented foods are a promising yet underexplored intervention for influencing brain function and mental health through the gut–brain axis. Objective The objective of this study was to ...

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Mark Gurarie is a writer covering health topics, technology, music, books, and culture. He also teaches health science and research writing at George Washington University's School of Medical and ...

People often look around without a specific task in mind (free viewing). Here, the authors demonstrate that free viewing eye movements aim to understand scenes by frequently focusing on people and ...

The intricate bidirectional communication between the gut and the brain, known as the Gut-Brain Axis (GBA), is fundamental to human physiology and ...

Introduction Implementation of low-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions can help meet the mental health and ...