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 ...

Early life stress may set the stage for long-term digestive problems by disrupting the gut-brain connection. Studies in both ...

While several studies have shown that sex is a significant factor in the presentation of symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome ...

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often dismissed as a sensitive stomach, but experts say it is a complex gut disorder. Despite normal test results, patients experience real symptoms like bloating, ...

The nutritionist recommends kiwifruit as an excellent option for managing IBS. Eating two of these fruits daily may help ...

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 ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) launches #MoreThanAStomachache, a social campaign ...

Differences in how gut cells respond to hormones may help to explain why women experience more frequent and severe gut pain than men do, a study in mice suggests. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...

Some individuals with IBS meet the criteria for nonceliac gluten sensitivity and may find symptom improvement with a gluten-free diet.

Together, these findings suggest that ferulic acid can act as a natural regulator of intestinal motility. By reducing excessive smooth muscle activity, the compound could potentially help calm ...

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 ...

Bowel habits aren't exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when that goes wrong, people can experience constipation, diarrhea, or irritable bowel ...