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New Ohio State research suggests a connection between healthy guts and healthy brains

For some time now, researchers have been studying links between bacteria that live in our guts - and the health of our brains.
 
A new study from the Ohio State University now finds introducing healthier gut bacteria into the digestive tracts of children with autism, may help reduce some behavioral symptoms. 

Ideastream health reporter Lecia Bushak can explain.

Lecia Bushak - Health Reporter