ADHD Linked to Higher Risk of Gastrointestinal Problems

New research shows that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is linked to an almost 50% increase in overall gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. Led by researchers at the University of Warwick, the study analyzed data from over 1.9 million people across 23 studies, revealing a significant overlap … Read more

Can Gut Bacteria Cause Psychopathic Behavior? What Science Says

According to a study published in Translational Psychiatry, scientists have discovered a link between specific gut bacteria and subclinical psychopathic traits in humans. Researchers led by University of Porto biomedical scientist Carolina Costa found that adults scoring higher on psychopathic personality questionnaires exhibited a distinct abundance of certain microflora in their digestive tracts and mouths … Read more