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FDA Approves First Drug for Kids' Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation

Initially approved in 2012, linaclotide is already indicated for treating chronic idiopathic constipation and IBS-C in adults ...
Healio

FDA expands Linzess approval for IBS with constipation in children aged older than 7 years

The FDA has updated the label indication for linaclotide capsules for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with ...
Healio

Mediterranean diet shows potential as a first-line treatment for IBS

The Mediterranean diet showed noninferiority and superiority in treating IBS vs. traditional dietary advice.The mechanism behind the findings remains unclear.
New Atlas

IBS breakthrough: Serotonin-making gut bugs restore bowel function

A novel treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is on the horizon, with the discovery that two specific gut microbes produce serotonin that protects against inflammation and damage. Scientists ...
Becker's Hospital Review

FDA approves IBS drug for children: 5 things to know

FDA approves IBS drug for children, Linzess, to treat pediatric IBS-C in patients ages 7 and older with proven safety and efficacy.
Medical Xpress

Serotonin produced by gut bacteria provides hope for a novel IBS treatment

Research from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, clarifies the complex interaction between gut bacteria and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Experiments demonstrate that gut bacteria can produce the ...
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Mediterranean Diet Tops Dietary Advice for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the Mediterranean diet (MD) is superior to traditional dietary advice (TDA) as first-line therapy, ...
The Conversation

‘Hot girl’ stomach problems? Yes, IBS affects women more than men – here’s why

Lauren Manning has received an internal ECR grant from La Trobe University to explore the role of treatment expectations in IBS. For a while, the “hot girls have stomach problems” trend on social ...
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Swedish study finds diets may ease IBS symptoms better than medication

New research suggests that dietary changes could outperform traditional drugs in relieving symptoms of irritable bowel ...
MarketWatch

Ardelyx Stock Climbs on Raised FY Revenue Outlook for IBS Treatment

Shares of Ardelyx rose after the company raised its full-year revenue guidance for its irritable bowel syndrome treatment due to strong demand. The stock climbed 22% to $6.11 on Friday. Shares are up ...
Wall Street Journal

‘Girl, Take Your Crazy Pills!’ Antidepressants Recast as a Hot Lifestyle Accessory

Corinne Byerley, a stay-at-home mom, recalled days when she felt lonely, overwhelmed and, at times, paralyzed with anxiety and self-doubt. Byerley, who had neither health insurance nor money for ...
Daily Mail

Is soya milk better for IBS?

There are no general rules as to whether soya milk is better than dairy milk for someone with IBS. However if you accept the growing theory that some IBS sufferers have food sensitivities that can ...