Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that causes digestive issues, gut pain, and bloating, and women are far more likely to experience IBS than men. Researchers may have now found an ...

Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing abdominal pain, bloating, and digestive discomfort. Now, scientists at UC San ...

April is IBS Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects up to 15% of the global population. IBS is characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel patterns like ...

Prebiotics, which are different from probiotics, are increasingly available in a variety of products, including canned beverages. Prebiotic drinks can contain as much as 9 grams (g) of fiber per ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

According to the NHS, an estimated 13 million people in the UK suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – it's a common condition that affects the digestive system, and IBS can cause an array of ...

Hormonal changes associated with menopause can give you night sweats and hot flashes, but they can also make your IBS symptoms worse. During menopause, the body stops releasing eggs and produces ...

Researchers led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Atrium Health have judged the certainty of evidence on behavioral therapies for irritable bowel syndrome to be low to very low as many ...

Studies suggest that drinking Kefir may help address the bacterial imbalances involved in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and help alleviate IBS symptoms. Kefir is a fermented drink usually made by ...

While some studies suggest certain probiotics may alleviate IBS symptoms like constipation or diarrhea, the overall evidence is limited. More high quality research is necessary. Individual responses ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...