Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) News
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Researchers ID Molecular Triggers of Celiac Disease
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 > -
People Have Unique Gut 'Fingerprints,' Scientists Say
According to a new study, humans have a "fingerprint" of friendly viruses in their lower intestine that is unique to each person. Read Summary > -
Scientists Find Brain Changes in Women With IBS
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 > -
9 Medications That Can Cause Heartburn
For people with acid reflux, taking even the most ordinary over-the-counter medication can mean courting pain. Read Summary > -
The Best Exercises for Reflux Sufferers
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 > -
Probiotics May Ease Constipation in Infants
According to a new study published in The Journal of Pediatrics, some probiotics may help treat chronic constipation in babies. Read Summary > -
'Stealth Fiber' May Cause Stomach Discomfort
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 > -
Air Pollution May Boost Bowel Disease Risk
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 >
