A new study suggests that the Mediterranean diet may do more than protect your heart. It may also help calm your gut.

Digestive discomfort affects nearly everyone at some point, but persistent symptoms can signal two very different conditions that millions of people struggle to distinguish. Irritable bowel syndrome ...

Dietary changes relieved abdominal pain and other symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome more effectively than medications, a new study shows. Seven out of 10 study participants reported significant ...

Q: My doctor says I have IBS. Is there any new info on controlling digestive symptoms? -- Kelly P., Springfield, Illinois A: IBS -- irritable bowel syndrome -- is a cluster of symptoms such as gut ...

Overusing Fats and Oils Cooking with too much fat is a sneaky culprit behind many IBS flare-ups. When you pour extra oil into ...

The terms “IBS” and “IBD” are often used interchangeably to describe gastrointestinal discomfort, but they’re far from the same. “There are similarities in the presentation of IBS and IBD, but they ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition that can cause a number of unpleasant digestive symptoms, most notably constipation or diarrhea with abdominal pain. "Gas, cramping and food ...

Severe MDIS was associated with polypharmacy in patients with fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome. HealthDay News — Patients with fibromyalgia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have increased ...

After determining that a consultation is required (or directly requested by the patient), the next step is to identify what type of consultation is needed. Many patients are appropriately referred ...