Study Suggests Key Link That Could

Study Suggests Key Link That Could

Gut Microbiota and Health Recent studies show our gut microbiota affects many aspects of health, including mental health, weight, and autoimmune disorders. A new study links gut microbiota to autism, revealing that a mother’s microbiota influences a child’s autism risk more than the child’s own. Research Findings “The microbiome can shape the developing brain in…

Whispers, Rumors, and a Missing Grandmother—The

Whispers, Rumors, and a Missing Grandmother—The

Tom, a quiet seventeen-year-old boy with a piercing gaze and no friends, lived with his grandmother in a quiet Oregon suburb. Though they kept to themselves, their legendary garden drew admiration from neighbors. Despite his aloofness, local children often invited Tom to play. He never joined, but occasionally, a hint of a smile would appear—offering…