Scientists say their discovery of the immune triggers behind celiac disease could allow patients to control the condition with medications, which experts say is a more efficient way of dealing with this disease. Read Summary >
Scientists at UCLA have found that women with irritable bowel syndrome show changes in levels of gray matter density in the areas of the brain involved in attention, emotion regulation, pain inhibition, and the processing of information in the gut. Read Summary >
Losing weight through diet and exercise may top the list when it comes to relieving acid reflux, but some exercise may harm more than it helps, experts say. Read Summary >
A popular food additive called inulin can cause gastrointestinal problems for people who are not aware they are consuming too much of it. Read Summary >
Scientists have long known that IBD rates rose in the 20th century in industrialized countries, suggesting that factors such as diet, lifestyle changes, and environmental exposures may be involved in these increased rates. Read Summary >
