Irritable bowel syndrome is not "all in the head," as has been commonly thought. A new article describes a renaissance in the understanding of the condition, also known as IBS, and dismisses the ...

The digestive system, particularly the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is one of the body’s largest and most complex systems, running from the mouth all the way to the anus. It includes organs such as ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder in the developed world. It is characterized by altered bowel function, abdominal discomfort, and pain. However, there are few ...

Men and women share many of the same IBS symptoms, but women are more likely to experience constipation than men, in addition ...

Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS, may be the result of an abdominal infection that triggers an allergic response, according to The New England Journal of Medicine. The journal noted ...

Many people with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, develop a sixth sense about public restrooms. They know where to find one in a hurry and are used to leaving a table of friends at dinner or a sale ...

The major problem with colon cancer is that its symptoms are frequently indistinct in their early stages and appear to be ...

A new mouse study found a gastrointestinal bacterial infection breaks the protective lining of the colon, making it more susceptible to food allergens. Getty Images Irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise ...

A landmark study has revealed that gluten sensitivity, which affects approximately 10 per cent of the global population, is not actually about gluten but part of the way the gut and brain interact.