Irritable bowel syndrome could be relieved through techniques taught in types of therapy Sladic/Getty Images Therapies that alter the behaviour of people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) may be more effective than the existing go-to treatments. If offered digitally, these could also help speed up their relief. IBS commonly results in bloating, diarrhoea, constipation and … Read more
Gluten is a protein found in most types of bread TONO BALAGUER/Getty Images Some people who think gluten worsens their irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms actually experience no more discomfort when they eat the protein, which is found in wheat, barley and rye. IBS commonly causes abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. While the mechanism … Read more
Gastric bypass surgery is generally used for weight loss, but it may have other benefits Portra/Getty Images A common form of weight-loss surgery may cut the risk of colorectal cancer by altering levels of molecules called bile acids in the blood and small intestine. The findings could lead to new treatments for bowel cancer. Gastric … Read more
A former health insurance boss has taken legal action against “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner. Dr. Brian Morley, a hospital administrator and former medical director for AmeriHealth Caritas in Iowa, filed his lawsuit Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. … Read more
It isn’t entirely clear why bowel cancer is on the rise among adults under 50 STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Rates of bowel cancer in younger adults have increased in countries around the world, though the trend appears to be most common in high-income nations. Previous studies have shown that bowel, or colorectal, cancer rates have … Read more
