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Research highlights a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health problems

New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has established a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

22 Feb 2023

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

A new study in the journal Best Practice & Research Clinical Gastroenterology aimed to summarize the impact of specific nutrients as well as diets on the gut microbiota as well as the future perspectives of using diet as a therapeutic microbiome modulator.

20 Feb 2023

New technique allows researchers to record activity of the enteric nervous system in mice

University of Calgary researchers designed a novel imaging and experimental preparation system, allowing them to record the activity of the enteric nervous system in mice.

16 Feb 2023

Research reveals differences in the gut microbiomes of people with ME/CFS

The study was led by scientists at the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, as part of the Center for Solutions for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an inter-disciplinary, inter-institutional research group dedicated to understanding the biology of the disease in order to develop effective means to diagnose, treat and prevent it.

8 Feb 2023

Some antidepressants may be effective in treating chronic pain, but others lack effectiveness

New research has found some antidepressants may be effective in treating certain chronic pain conditions, but others lack convincing evidence on their effectiveness.

1 Feb 2023

A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain, researchers say

Some antidepressant drugs are effective for some pain conditions, but most are either ineffective or the evidence is inconclusive, despite being used for a range of pain conditions, finds an overview of the latest evidence published by The BMJ today.

1 Feb 2023

Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have lower bacterial diversity in the intestine than do healthy people, according to a team of Korean investigators.

19 Jan 2023

IBS-related changes revealed using real time recording with a wearable device

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a difficult disease to treat, characterized by chronic abdominal pain related to bowel movements, of which there are four types: diarrheal, constipation, mixed, and unclassifiable.

12 Jan 2023

Current research on gut microbial modulation with culinary herbs and spices

An article published in Food Chemistry elaborated on the health benefits of culinary herbs and spices.

5 Jan 2023

Acupuncture could be a safe and feasible management option for IBS-D

Researchers preliminarily evaluated the practicality of utilizing the United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-advocated endpoints to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture in IBS-D (irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea) management.

5 Jan 2023

Targeting Piezo2 could provide new avenue for treating chronic pain related to gastrointestinal disorders

Targeting a receptor responsible for our sense of touch and temperature, which researchers have now found to be present in our colon, could provide a new avenue for treating chronic pain associated with gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.

23 Dec 2022

Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Exposure to a specific type of blue-green algae toxin known as cylindrospermopsin has shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and an increased probability of irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, type 1 diabetes, obesity and inflammation of the liver – a precursor to liver cancer – according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine.

20 Dec 2022

Irritable Bowel Syndrome News and Research

Latest Irritable Bowel Syndrome News and Research

Research highlights a link between irritable bowel syndrome and mental health problems

How the human gut microbiota is shaped by diet

New technique allows researchers to record activity of the enteric nervous system in mice

Research reveals differences in the gut microbiomes of people with ME/CFS

Some antidepressants may be effective in treating chronic pain, but others lack effectiveness

A more nuanced approach is needed when prescribing antidepressants for pain, researchers say

Gut bacterial community found to be less diverse in people with irritable bowel syndrome

IBS-related changes revealed using real time recording with a wearable device

Current research on gut microbial modulation with culinary herbs and spices

Acupuncture could be a safe and feasible management option for IBS-D

Targeting Piezo2 could provide new avenue for treating chronic pain related to gastrointestinal disorders

Exposure to blue-green algae toxin shown to wreak havoc on gut bacteria and cause liver damage

Does irritable bowel syndrome result from gravity?

Broccoli and sprouts improve gut microbiota and reduce inflammation in IBD

New microfluidic Organ Chip platform replicates the human vaginal tissue microenvironment

Study: Nearly 1 in 7 Americans regularly experience bloating issues

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

Repeated emotional stress in mice provokes irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms

Microscopic IBD inflammation linked to women's elevated risk of giving birth preterm

Researchers characterize and predict post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

Irritable Bowel Syndrome News and Research

Latest Irritable Bowel Syndrome News and Research

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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