Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Sciences & Technology
Research
A world-first clinical trial is studying exactly what works for IBS (and how)
We know the low FODMAP diet and cognitive behavioural therapy can both help Irritable Bowel Syndrome sufferers. But which one works best for whom?
Sciences & Technology
Research
What’s behind gluten sensitivity when coeliac tests are negative?
In the hunt for what's really behind non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), new research suggests an integrated approach combining dietary modification with psychological support
Arts & Culture
The microbiota and our mental health
Research is revealing the connection between our microbes and our mental health, suggesting that your ‘gut-feeling’ is not just metaphorical
Health & Medicine
How treating gut disorders needs to be a team effort
The medical system isn’t good at treating many common gastrointestinal disorders, but research finds that when they team up specialists can deliver significantly better outcomes
Health & Medicine
Making the most of probiotics
It isn’t only the probiotics, but the way they are produced and the food we eat them with that are important for our health