Mental Health and Brain Health

Babies’ gut bacteria could play a role in programming brain circuits tied to emotional health

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A child’s early gut microbiome may influence their risk of developing depression, anxiety or other internalizing symptoms in middle childhood, according to a new UCLA Health study. The effect appears to be related to the way bacteria are linked to

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Junk food diet can quickly disrupt memory circuits in the brain, study finds

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Eating junk food increases risk of cognitive decline, study shows
Graphical abstract. Credit: Neuron (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2025.08.016

A new study from UNC School of Medicine researchers, published this week in Neuron, reveals a unique look at how junk food rewires the brain’s memory hub—leading to risk of cognitive dysfunction.

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