Researchers have identified two gut bacteria that can produce serotonin, a key chemical that regulates bowel movements. In experiments with mice lacking serotonin, the microbes boosted serotonin ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that can cause a number of unpleasant digestive symptoms, most notably constipation or diarrhea with abdominal pain. "Gas, cramping and food ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a persistent condition that can disrupt daily living.People with IBS experience flare-ups, which are periods of symptoms that ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that can cause substantial discomfort in those who have it. Medical professionals use the common symptoms associated with the disease as a ...

Irritable bowel syndrome may not be a club anyone wants to be part of, but many of us are finding that we’ve been accepted into its ranks without ever applying. “Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a ...

Treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, IBS, often includes restricting certain foods, such as carbohydrates, but that doesn’t work for everyone. A new study has found that there might be a genetic ...

Those with Irritable Bowel Syndrome shouldn’t consume chia seeds like everyone else. Instead of two tablespoons, they should start with just a teaspoon and build up gradually. And for those who are ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common conditions encountered by both primary care providers and gastroenterologists, with a pooled global prevalence of 11.2%. This functional bowel ...

"Champions" Lead the Global Charge to Break Stigma and Foster Community TORONTO, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 19th, the global community will unite for World IBS Day 2026, a day dedicated ...

WHEN Julie Hughes woke up from a deep coma, she couldn’t remember Scott – her husband and the father of her two kids. Only two weeks before, he had been by her side as she writhed around in ...