New research examines the long-term use of medication for irritable bowel syndrome and points to potential risks associated ...

A massive, nearly 20-year study tracking over 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new questions about the long-term safety of common treatments. Researchers found that some ...

Too often, people promote remedies for irritable bowel syndrome that have little to no scientific backing.

A massive long-term study tracking more than 650,000 Americans with irritable bowel syndrome is raising new concerns about the safety of some commonly used treatments.

A new study linked certain medications that treat irritable bowel syndrome to a higher risk of early death, but the overall risk is low. Laura Herrera/Stocksy Some medications commonly prescribed to ...

Some Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) medications show an association with increased long-term risk The overall risk for individual patients remains small, but it is important to consider Personalized ...

Real-world clinical experience with the novel IBS-specific guided diagnostic therapy to be presented at the world’s largest GI medical conference, May 2-5, 2026, in Chicago ...

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 ...

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) wants better medicinal products to treat irritable bowel syndrome. The disorder, which affects an estimated 20% of the population of western countries by the agency ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive condition that can cause substantial discomfort in those who have it. Medical professionals use the common symptoms associated with the disease as a ...

IBS is a chronic gut disorder with discomfort and bowel changes, but no visible damage. IBS is categorized by bowel habits: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), mixed (IBS-M), and post-infectious.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) causes chronic gut discomfort; it's characterized by abdominal pain, bloating, gas, distension, and bowel problems like diarrhea and constipation. It's estimated that as ...