She blamed irritable bowel syndrome, constipation and even a tight bra. Looking back, she had some classic symptoms of colon ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists may ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder that affects the intestine, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea, ...

Poor diet quality and food diversity was associated with higher risk for severe symptoms in patients with IBS.

The digestive system comprises several organs, all working in concert to turn the food you eat into energy. But sometimes, illness or injury can lead to a digestive disease that threatens your ...

But women with IBS were far more likely than men with the condition (49% vs 18.2%) to list feeling sick as a symptom. “The ...

There are several theories about the origins of IBS but it's unclear exactly why. Still, there are treatments no matter the cause.

While colon cancer has traditionally been associated with older adults, recent data reveals an alarming trend: cases are ...

Alarmed by the color and frequency of the blood in her stool, Mahon was referred to a GI doctor who initially thought she had an autoimmune disease. “Once I got the colonoscopy, she told me that she ...