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What you think is going on in your head may be caused in part by what's happening in your gut.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) should not be confused with mild winter blues. It can be as debilitating as other forms of depression.

Though we have known for a long time that the human intestine contains a huge number of bacteria, the functions of these micro-organisms in relation to human health remains misunderstood.

Findings of a Consumer Reports investigation about arsenic and lead levels in apple juice and grape juice have prompted the organization to call for government standards to limit consumers’ exposure to these toxins.

A study published back in May was the first to show that the Bt toxin from genetically modified corn enters the bloodstream.

Nearly 75 percent of the body’s immune defenses are located in the digestive tract, making optimum digestive function the key to overall health.

Baby mice exposed to Bisphenol A develop changes in their spontaneous behavior and become less able to adapt to new environments, researchers in Sweden say.

Results of an animal study published by Ohio State University in late 2010 revealed that early exposure to ultrafine particulates led to the accumulation of abdominal fat and insulin resistance in mice even if they ate a normal diet.