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Image credit: ©  istock, akinbostanci The human body has been studied extensively for thousands of years.  So, how is it that scientists have only recently begun exploring what they are referring to as an unrecognized organ?  What’s even more fascinating is that this organ plays a vital role in many bodily functions and, it turns out, may hold the key to revolutionizing medicine, seeing the human body not as different parts, but as a whole. The interstitium has long been reco

Rachelle DiMedia   Have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach before a big event? That’s your gut and brain communicating—and scientists are discovering this connection is more profound than they previously thought. Depression and anxiety present a significant burden on society and those who suffer from them. They are a leading cause of disability in the U.S., affecting not only the individual but also their loved ones.   There is a growing need to discover thera

By Rachelle DiMedia Introduction Most people are unaware of the intricate connection between the gut and brain, known as the gut-brain...