Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Page 4

October 27, 2015

Kids with IBS more likely to have celiac disease

Researchers have determined that irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in children can be a good indicator for celiac disease, meaning that soon there may be less guesswork involved in diagnosing this chronic condition.

October 26, 2015

Colon cleansing: 7 myths busted

The body is built to make all of this happen naturally, so there's little that people need to do to enhance how these organs work, she said. 

October 26, 2015

Grossed out by fecal transplants? Now there's a pill instead

Fecal microbiota transplants can save the lives of patients with serious infections, but the “ick factor” has kept the treatment out of the mainstream — until now.

October 25, 2015

Celiac disease linked to miscarriages and preterm deliveries

Women with doctor-diagnosed celiac disease are more likely to miscarry or deliver preterm than women with no history of the condition, according to a small U.S. study.

October 25, 2015

FDA approves Actavis, Valeant drugs for irritable bowel syndrome

U.S. health regulators approved new irritable bowel syndrome drugs from Actavis Plc and Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc on Wednesday, validating big investments both companies made to acquire the products.

October 24, 2015

More than 200 sickened on San Diego-bound cruise ships

Federal health officials say about 200 people have come down with vomiting and diarrhea aboard two San Diego-bound cruise ships.

October 24, 2015

Effect of inflammatory bowel diseases on pregnancy varies, study says

Some forms of inflammatory bowel disease are a bigger threat to pregnancy than others, suggests a large new U.S. analysis.

October 24, 2015

Could a ‘leaky gut’ be the cause of acne, fatigue and memory fog?

As far as strange medical conditions go, leaky gut syndrome is among the most intriguing— and possibly the most distastefully named.

October 24, 2015

Furry pets 'enrich' gut bacteria of infants at risk for allergies

In a small, preliminary study, infants in households with furry pets were found to share some of the animals' gut bacteria - possibly explaining why early animal exposure may protect against some allergies, researchers say.

October 24, 2015

Farmers fund research to breed gluten-free wheat

Kansas farmers are paying for genetic research to figure out exactly why some people struggle to digest wheat.