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How Your Sleep Habits Might Affect Your Poop

A lack of sleep could leave you struggling in the bathroom. Here's why.

Why IBS Is More Common in Women—and How to Soothe Your Symptoms

Nobody likes to talk about bathroom troubles—but ignoring irritable bowel syndrome can make the symptoms so much worse. Experts share what you need to know about the common digestive disorder.

6 Low-FODMAP Recipes to Try If You're Always Bloated

These tasty meals and snacks may help ease your tummy troubles.

It Took Doctors Years to Diagnose Me With IBS—And I Finally Feel Better

She tried laxatives, probiotics, and all kinds of out-there remedies. But nothing eased this 22-year-old student's chronic constipation and bloating until she decided to take charge of her health and seek answers.

Fibromyalgia Drug Shows Promise in Treating IBS Pain

The medication could ease stomach pain for people who aren't helped by current treatment options.

7 Natural Remedies for IBS That May Work for You

A new review suggests that herbal and alternative medicine—from peppermint oil to probiotics—can help relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

15 Ways to Ease Your IBS Symptoms

Get relief from irritable bowel syndrome with these research-backed strategies.

Famous People With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects twice as many women as it does men, and most people don't see a doctor for their symptoms. But it is a common problem affecting between 7% and 10% of the world's population—including these familiar faces.