Social and political policy, human activities, and environmental change affect the ways in
which microbial communities assemble and interact with people. These factors determine …

The field of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) has grown substantially in both relevance and
prominence over the past 40 years. Notwithstanding its impressive trajectory, a majority of …

COVID-19 is a systemic disease whose effects are not limited to the respiratory system. The
oral microbiome (OM)-brain axis is of growing interest in understanding the broader …

Background The gut microbiome seems to play a role in migraines through increasing
intestinal epithelial permeability and pro-inflammatory processes. The associations between …

Purpose This cross-sectional study was designed to examine the impacts of three risk
factors (ie, Trump-era policy stress, incidents of discrimination, and COVID-19 exposure) …

Despite the favorable health impacts of preventive services use, young adults remain at a
higher risk of not using these services compared with older adults. This study seeks to …

Context Depression is prevalent among Asian Americans (AsA) during the COVID-19
pandemic, and depression often leads to sleep disturbance in this population. The gut …

Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is related to increased incidence and mortality due to
chronic diseases in adults. Association between SES variables and gut microbiome …

Asians are one of the fastest-growing racial groups in the United States. The mental health
of Asian Americans, particularly regarding depression and anxiety, needs significant …

As the US has grown increasingly diverse, with people of color now comprising over 40% of
the population, understanding how Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impacts different …