When GI upset strikes, it's often a sign of a simple stomachache. But when the issue becomes more recurrent, it can be a question of IBD vs. IBS. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects between 25 and ...

Expert Rev Clin Immunol. 2011;7(6):779-787. A study on human defensins and proinflammatory cytokines of our own group provides further evidence of a proinflammatory response in IBS patients. [9] Since ...

Ginger is low in FODMAPs, making it easier for people with IBS to tolerate. Ginger may help ease symptoms of IBS, including nausea, bloating, stomach pain and gas. Ginger is available in multiple ...

A proinflammatory diet has individual components that may be independent risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome. A proinflammatory diet increases risk for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) relative to ...

It can be overwhelming to receive a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition which refers to the chronic diseases that can cause inflammation in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Is There a Correlation Between Low Vitamin D Levels and IBS? Studies suggest a correlation between IBS and an inflammatory response in the gut. The gut microbiota is an area of increased interest and ...

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Although the research is still new, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be the latest addition to the list of negative effects that smoking tobacco can have on your body. Decades of clinical studies ...

A recent study used repeated exposure to psychological stress to induce IBS-like symptoms in mice by observing another mouse as it experienced defeat in an aggressive encounter without causing ...

This simple spice may offer relief if you have irritable bowel syndrome Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD "Key Takeaways" Ginger in low in FODMAPs, making it easier for people with IBS to ...