Know the signs of irritable bowel syndrome
April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.
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Digestive System Diseases: News and Research on Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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People with irritable bowel syndrome may experience disordered eating due to condition
New Swinburne-led research has revealed that a third of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may suffer from symptoms of disordered eating and orthorexia—an obsession with healthy eating.
Apr 22, 2024
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Large-scale genetic study finds new link between IBS and the cardiovascular system
New research published in the journal Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology sheds light on disease mechanisms common to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD).
Apr 19, 2024
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Video: How to cope with irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can significantly disrupt a person's daily life. Some people suffer in silence because of painful stomach cramps, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms can significantly affect a person's ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Dietary treatment found to be more effective than medicines in irritable bowel syndrome
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that with dietary adjustments, more than 7 out of 10 irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients had significantly reduced symptoms, compared with medications. The work ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Are probiotics all they're cracked up to be?
Probiotics have been touted as a treatment for everything from diarrhea to mental health disorders, with sales of probiotic supplements expected to exceed $65 billion globally in 2024.
Apr 17, 2024
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Researchers explore health-promoting behaviors of African American and Black immigrant men
African American and Black immigrant men prioritize their health and possess the necessary skills for proactive gastrointestinal (GI) health management, according to a Rutgers Health study.
Mar 27, 2024
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Mediterranean diet could help people with irritable bowel symptoms
New research looking at the benefits of a Mediterranean diet for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has yielded surprising results.
Mar 19, 2024
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Digestive problems in 'long COVID' linked to psychological trauma, according research
Many people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 when the virus arrived in spring 2020 experienced a high rate of gastrointestinal problems and psychological trauma more than a year later, according to a recently published ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Gut microbiome: Meet Ruminococcus gnavus, the bacteria with a sweet tooth
Having a sweet tooth isn't just a human characteristic. It turns out our gut microbes can have a preference for sweets, too—and one of these selfish, sugar-loving bacteria is Ruminococcus gnavus.
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