A 2026 Nature study found that parasite-sensing tuft cells can release acetylcholine, activate crypt enterochromaffin cells through muscarinic receptors, trigger serotonin release, stimulate vagal afferent neurons, and suppress food intake during established infection.1 The finding is a precise gut-defense circuit, not a generic claim that the gut-brain axis explains every mood or appetite problem. Research …
Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide, making it one of the most common neurological disorders globally. For many living with epilepsy, achieving reliable seizure control remains a significant challenge, underscoring the need for continued innovation in treatment approaches. Exciting new developments in the field are providing clinicians with an expanding array of therapeutic options …
Estimates suggest that 35% of the entire adult population in the United States is obese; this is more than 1 out of every 3 adults. To make things worse, many of these individuals struggle to fight food cravings and slowed metabolism as a result of psychiatric medications; approximately 1 out of every 5 adults is …