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The Gut’s Sixth Sense: How Your Microbiome Quietly Controls Appetite

By MedXY 08/31/2025

Recent research unveils a 'neurobiotic sense' in the gut that detects bacterial molecules and regulates feeding through the gut-brain axis, reshaping our understanding of appetite control.

Medical News Wellness & Lifestyle

Exploring the Gut Microbiota-Insomnia Connection: Evidence and Controversies

By MedXY 08/18/2025

A recent Mendelian randomization study suggests bidirectional causal links between specific gut bacteria and insomnia, highlighting potential microbiome-based interventions, though causality remains debated among experts.

Clinical Updates Wellness & Lifestyle

Metformin and ‘Anti‑Aging’: Promising Mechanisms but Mixed Clinical Evidence — What Recent Trials Tell Us

By MedXY 08/09/2025

Recent randomized and mechanistic studies provide a nuanced view: metformin shows plausible anti‑aging mechanisms and microbiome‑linked cognitive associations, but randomized trials report no clear anti‑cancer or anti‑senescence effects in humans to date.

Wellness & Lifestyle

Your Gut, Your Mood: How the ‘Second Brain’ Can Beat the Blues

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Explore how the gut, often called the 'second brain,' influences mood and mental health, and learn ways to nurture this connection for better emotional well-being.

Wellness & Lifestyle

Gut Feeling: The Surprising Link Between Your Stomach and Your Mood

By MedXY 07/25/2025

Emerging science reveals how your gut and brain communicate, shaping not only digestion but also emotions and mental health.