Personalized Diet Works as Well as Standard IBS Advice
Researchers tested two different eating approaches for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes stomach pain and changes in bathroom …
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Why Some People Have Diarrhea for Months: A Doctor's Guide
Diarrhea that lasts more than 4 weeks affects millions of Americans, but doctors now understand it better than ever. This review from JAMA explains that most …
Read MoreMany IBS Patients Also React to Gluten—Here's What You Need to Know
Researchers surveyed over 5,000 young Italian adults to understand how many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) also have trouble with gluten. They …
Read MoreWhy People with IBD Still Have Stomach Problems Even When Feeling Better
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continue experiencing stomach pain and digestive issues even after their condition improves. Researchers …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help IBS and Boost a Helpful Gut Hormone
Researchers studied 30 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who followed a special diet low in certain hard-to-digest carbohydrates for 12 weeks. They …
Read MoreCan Plant-Based Proteins Help Fix Digestive Problems?
Researchers reviewed 66 scientific studies to see if eating more plant-based proteins could help people with common digestive diseases like fatty liver …
Read MoreCricket Powder May Help Calm IBS Symptoms and Reduce Inflammation
Researchers tested whether a powder made from crickets could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects about 1 in 9 people …
Read MoreYour Emotions May Be Making Your IBS Worse
A new study of 148 people with IBS found that struggling to understand and express your emotions—a trait called alexithymia—may make gut symptoms more severe. …
Read MoreApp Plus Coaching Helps IBS Symptoms Get Better
A new study tested whether a smartphone app combined with health coaching could help people with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) feel better. IBS is a condition …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Lower IBS Risk
Researchers studied over 175,000 people to see if eating foods that are good for gut bacteria could help prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They created a …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Beats Standard Advice for Stomach Problems
Researchers tested whether the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating based on foods from countries around the Mediterranean Sea—could help people with irritable …
Read MoreEating More Often May Help IBS Symptoms, Study Finds
Researchers in Saudi Arabia studied 204 adults to understand how eating habits affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. They found that people who snack …
Read MoreNight Shift Work Linked to Stomach and Digestion Problems
A new study found that people who work night shifts have much higher rates of stomach problems like irritable bowel syndrome and indigestion compared to people …
Read MoreSpecial Diet Helps People With Stomach Problems Feel Better
Researchers studied how a special diet called the low-FODMAP diet affects people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes stomach pain and …
Read MoreOnline Diet Program Helps IBS Symptoms and Anxiety
Researchers tested whether teaching people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) about a special diet through a website could help them feel better. Thirty-five …
Read MoreAncient Grain Pasta May Help Reduce IBS Symptoms
Researchers tested whether pasta made from ancient grains like emmer and rye could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Forty-two IBS patients ate …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Does Matter for Gut Problems
Scientists reviewed research on how diet affects people with functional bowel disorders—conditions where your gut causes problems like bloating, cramping, and …
Read MoreBlood and Stool Tests Don't Predict IBS Relief
Researchers studied 445 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see if simple blood and stool tests could predict who would feel better with treatment. …
Read MoreEating More Fruits, Veggies, and Fiber May Help Prevent Stomach Problems
Researchers studied 918 adults in Iran to see if certain eating patterns affect irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a common condition causing stomach pain and …
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