Healthful with Norah O'Donnell

The Secret Lies in the Gut

August 26, 2026·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Laurie Cox spends her day investigating the role of the gut microbiota in neurologic diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. This week, she joins Norah to discuss the role the gut microbiome plays in aging and disease, and why her work could lead to more personalized medicine as we learn more about the connection between the gut, hormones and women's health. Plus, Norah shares what she eats in the morning to jumpstart her gut!--We’d love to hear what topics you want to hear covered on Healthful. Text Norah at 202-217-1107.

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