Cognitive function in humans depends on the complex and interplay between multiple body
systems, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. The gut microbiota, which …

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is by far the most prevalent form of liver disease
worldwide. It's also the leading cause of liver-related hospitalizations and deaths …

The side effects of cancer therapy continue to cause significant health and cost burden to the
patient, their friends and family, and governments. A major barrier in the way in which these …

A vast literature strongly suggests that the endocannabinoid (eCB) system and related
bioactive lipids (the paracannabinoid system) contribute to numerous physiological …

Introduction Obesity, an independent risk factor for breast cancer growth and metastatic
progression, is also closely intertwined with gut dysbiosis; and both obese state and …

Emerging research has revealed a complex bidirectional interaction between the gut
microbiome and cannabis. Preclinical studies have demonstrated that the gut microbiota can …

Gut bacteria plays a leading role in the pharmacological actions of both synthetic and
natural product derived drugs. Their interactions are complex and bidirectional. This …

Previous work from our laboratory demonstrated that parental stress, induced by social
isolation starting at puberty, leads to behavioral, endocrine, and biochemical changes in the …

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a combination of metabolic disorders that concurrently act as
factors promoting systemic pathologies such as atherosclerosis or diabetes mellitus. It is …

Obesity remains a significant global health challenge, with bariatric surgery remaining as
one of the most effective treatments for severe obesity and its related comorbidities. This …