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The Gut-Brain Axis. Or, if you prefer, the gut-brain axis. The more research progresses, the more we discover that the interactions between the inhabitants of the ‘megacity’ that is our digestive system and the wellbeing of the central nervous system are closely and firmly interlinked. In fact, the gut microbiota could even act as a…

When you share your body with trillions of microscopic guests, the way you treat each other matters

The sight of a delectable plate of lasagna or the aroma of a holiday ham are sure to get hungry bellies rumbling in anticipation of a feast to come. But although we’ve all experienced the sensation of “eating” with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway,…

February 18, 2026 ByMaureen Salamon, Executive Editor, Harvard Women’s Health Watch