Team links IBS with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia

People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) suffer higher rates of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers report.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 9, 2024 ~4 min

People with IBS face higher rates of anxiety, depression

People with irritable bowel syndrome have higher rates of mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.

Eric Slusher-U. Missouri • futurity
Feb. 24, 2023 ~4 min


Why do people get diarrhea?

Poop comes in many shapes, sizes and textures. The kind that’s too runny might be the result of wayward germs, Crohn’s disease or lactose intolerance.

Hannibal Person, Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of Washington • conversation
Feb. 14, 2022 ~7 min

In research studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind

Drug manufacturers often shun the use of placebos in clinical trials. But research suggests that placebos could play an important role in the treatment of depression, pain and other maladies.

Hans Schroder, Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan • conversation
Feb. 11, 2022 ~11 min

‘Second brain’ discovery could lead to IBS treatments

New discoveries about the science of the "second brain" in our guts could lead to ways to treat irritable bowel syndrome and other disorders.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 5, 2021 ~5 min

‘Smart toilet’ checks bowel health with AI

New smart toilet tech uses AI to check patient poop for chronic issues like inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel disease.

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
May 25, 2021 ~5 min

IBS therapy app curbs symptoms and stress

People with IBS who used an app focused on cognitive behavioral therapy experienced better quality of life, fewer GI symptoms, and less anxiety.

Michele Berger-Penn • futurity
May 17, 2021 ~9 min

Do antibiotics in early life increase IBD risk later?

A new study with mice offers evidence that giving antibiotics to babies may increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) later.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 29, 2020 ~3 min


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