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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the digestive system. It impacts at least 10 to 15 percent of adults in the United States. People living with...

For people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food is often a big trigger. Yet few people with IBS are actually allergic to the foods that cause flare-ups.1,2 The question remains:...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gut disorder that involves abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements such as diarrhea and constipation. IBS is a functional disorder, meaning that...

The exact cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not well-known. Doctors have a variety of theories for what could be involved. These include gut bacteria levels, muscle function in...

Surveys show a majority of people in the United States are in favor of legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use. As of early 2022, cannabis for medical use, or...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been linked to stress, anxiety, and mood disorders. But whether 1 condition causes the other has stayed open to question. Now a large, international study...

For people living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), day-to-day life can be a struggle. Eating a certain food can trigger symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Sometimes, symptoms...

A study in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition has found that children with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or a family history of IBS are more likely to have...

Technology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices...

Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...

In 2021, the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) issued recommendations for treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The 22-page guideline focuses on diagnosing and managing the chronic condition.1 The goal of...

New research out of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden might have found a new lead on the possible link between bacteria and IBS: a tiny, twisty troublemaker called Brachyspira.1,2...

As belief in the mind-body connection becomes more mainstream, a tailored therapy for the mind-gut connection is also gaining attention. Gut-directed hypnotherapy is a practice that uses hypnotherapy (also called...

Living with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you cannot do anymore, the ways the disease compromises...

There is growing evidence that spending time in nature can help people feel less depressed, anxious or stressed.1,2 Maintaining our connection to nature can improve one’s quality of life and...

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In my early 20s when I was scrambling to find a longer-term solution to managing my IBS, was when I first stumbled upon the concept of taking supplemental enzymes as...

I recently wrote a post about suffering from a rare connective tissue disorder known as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (usually known as EDS) and its intersection with IBS. But another medical...

If you have IBS, you may know that you have an increased risk of also having other diseases. In addition, researchers now understand that people of all genders have an...

I think the majority of us can agree that talking about our poop can be a little embarrassing! Being a nurse, stool discussions happen often, but certainly not about my...