Advancements in pharmacogenomics and multi-omics are transforming IBS care, enabling personalized treatment strategies based ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways What causes IBS symptoms is not fully understood, but it's thought to ...

A particular group of bacteria, known as Brachyspira, are commonly found in the gut of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), show results from a Swedish study. The researchers, based at the ...

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 ...

Titrated low-dose amitriptyline significantly improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms when used as a second-line treatment in the primary care setting, the randomized ATLANTIS trial showed.

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has established a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ...

If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the foods you put on your plate can greatly affect your symptoms. In fact, making dietary changes is one of the most effective ways to manage IBS symptoms, ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say irritable bowel syndrome can be difficult to diagnose. FG Trade/Getty Images The exact causes of irritable bowel disease (IBS) aren’t really known. However, a researcher ...

A new theory suggests irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the most common gastrointestinal disorder, may be caused by gravity. An expert explains that IBS -- and many other conditions -- could result from ...

The pandemic-related stay-at-home mandate may have been a good thing for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): improvement in IBS-severity symptoms, anxiety, and somatization, according to a ...

What are the early warning signs of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy? New UK Biobank research identifies depression, gut issues, and delirium as precursors to PSP.