On this episode of Butts & Guts, Dr. Steele is joined by Dr. Jessica Caldwell, Director of the Women’s Alzheimer's Movement Prevention and Research Center at Cleveland Clinic, to explore the intriguing connection between gut health and brain health. Discover how the gut-brain axis influences Alzheimer’s disease, the impact of lifestyle and diet on cognitive function, and what current research reveals about managing and preventing neurodegenerative conditions. Tune in to learn how caring for your gut may be the key to safeguarding your brain.

Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation are only a few of the side effects patients undergoing cancer treatment may experience. Dr. Renato Samala, a physician within the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at the Cleveland Clinic, joins this episode of Butts & Guts to share more about why these side effects occur, the impact on the digestive system, and how palliative care goes beyond symptom control to address the physical, emotional and psychological effects of cancer treatment.

Bret Lashner, MD, a gastroenterologist in the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease at Cleveland Clinic, joins Butts & Guts this week to discuss fecal transplants. This cutting-edge procedure is used to combat severe gut infections, repair the gut microbiome, and restore the quality of life for patients battling a range of conditions. Listen to learn more about how the procedure has evolved and advancements on the horizon.