Looks like the bacteria ingested in food can have an effect on human brain function. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that women who consumed probiotics in yogurt displayed altered brain function, both while relaxed and during an emotion-recognition task. The findings of this study add a new spin to the idea of “gut feelings.”

“Time and time again, we hear from patients that they never felt depressed or anxious until they started experiencing problems with their gut,” one researcher said. “Our study shows that the gut–brain connection is a two-way street.” Click here to read the full story.