Women are dramatically more likely than men to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a chronic condition causing ...

Previous research has shown that many more women than men have the chronic condition, known as IBS, that causes abdominal ...

Gut problems like irritable bowel syndrome are often worse in women. A mouse study reveals a pain pathway involving estrogen, ...

Scientists have discovered that oestrogen activates pathways in the colon that trigger pain and make the female gut more ...

I've been on a mission to find the best low-calorie fizzy drink alternatives to Sprite, Fanta and Dr Pepper and I've finally ...

Experts say that castor oil has laxative properties when taken orally. Here’s what to know about navel pulling and whether or ...

Millions of Americans drink coffee every day, but what does the morning ritual actually do to your health? Experts explain.

Psychologist Melissa Hunt and gastroenterologist Chung Sang Tse and colleagues have found that cognitive behavioral therapy ...

Diet shapes how the body responds to stress, influencing blood sugar control, inflammation, sleep quality and appetite - all ...

Do you know what chronic inflammation is? Well, to summarise, chronic inflammation is a prolonged, low-grade immune response. Here, the body's defense system keeps sending inflammatory cells, even ...